LOOSE WIRES CAUSE FIRES 🔥 - A TORQUE SCREWDRIVER WON'T HELP!

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A torque screwdriver doesn't replace the skill and competence of a good electrician. We explore the common mistakes some installers make which won't be detected by using an electricians torque screwdriver. The mistakes shown in this video can lead to electrical fires, damaged consumer units and expensive repairs. All are easily avoided with care, attention and skill. ✅ More from the eFIXX Talk the Torque series: Part 1 - Do electricians have calibrated arms? - https://youtu.be/LEPZ3Lf9VmA Part 2 - Using an impact driver on a consumer unit - https://youtu.be/9zKDVI8ilFU Part 3 - How to use a torque screwdriver - https://youtu.be/SQMZil7pxsg Electrical safety first report on consumer unit meter tails https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/professional-resources/product-safety/tightness-of-meter-tails/ ====================== 🕐 TIME STAMPS 🕕 ====================== 00:00 Poor terminations 00:36 Give it a wiggle 01:15 Adding a new consumer unit 02:08 How do you prepare your meter tails 02:49 PVC is a poor conductor 03:11 Poor termination 03:51 To the side of the screw 04:43 Missing the bus bar 05:54 Damaged conductors 06:38 Missing conductor strands =========================================== FREE Approved CPD training module in association with Wiha https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/Torque-setting-of-electrical-connections =========================================== AD Torque screwdrivers we use from Wiha http://hub.efixx.co.uk/wiha-torque-set-amz =========================================== ================================ 📍SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL eFIXX helps electricians, electrical contractors, building services engineers, and electrical apprentices. By watching our videos, you'll discover new products, explore new applications and find answers to your technical questions. So if you've been on the tools for years or just starting your electrical journey, we'll help you stay up to date with the latest regulations and developments in the electrical industry. http://hub.efixx.co.uk/youtube-subscribe​ ================================ 📺 NEW TO THE EFIXX CHANNEL Watch our essential videos playlist http://hub.efixx.co.uk/essentials​ 📺 CATCH UP ON THE LATEST VIDEOS http://hub.efixx.co.uk/latest​ 📺 ELECTRICIANS' TOOL REVIEW http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tools​ ======================================== THIS CHANNEL IS POWERED BY YOU We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ======================================== eFIXX - EDDY CURRENT MERCH Now available from an online retailer that doesn't do next day delivery. https://www.eddycurrent.store/ ======================================== 🔴 eFIXX LIVE Join us for our youtube live stream twice a month - features product sneak peeks, challenges, giveaways and live electrical banter. NEXT STREAM HERE 👉http://hub.efixx.co.uk/next-live-stream​ Catch up on previous episodes 👉http://hub.efixx.co.uk/livestream​ ================================ 🆕 FREE CPD Learn about new applications, regulations and best practices with our FREE CPD modules. - New modules are released every month covering everything from surge protection to lighting http://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPD​ ================================ 📝 APPRENTICE HUB If you're an electrical apprentice, retraining as an electrician or looking to refresh your knowledge, then please check out our apprentice hub. It contains thousands of multiple-choice questions to help prepare for electrical installation exams. http://hub.efixx.co.uk/apprentice​ ================================ 📩 eFIXX NEWSLETTER Sign up to find out about our live events, competitions and product giveaways. https://www.efixx.co.uk/sign-up​ ================================ FOLLOW US on your favourite social networks for behind the scenes action, breaking news and competitions. 🟠 INSTAGRAM http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Instagram​ 🔵 LINKEDIN http://hub.efixx.co.uk/linkedin​ 🟣 FACEBOOK http://hub.efixx.co.uk/facebook​ 🟡TWITTER http://hub.efixx.co.uk/twitter​ ================================== ❌ This content on this channel is for electrical professionals.❌ ================================== 📹 Presented by Gary Hayers - Editor eFIXX Gordon Routledge CEng MIET - Technology Editor eFIXX =================================== #efixx #electricians #consumerunits