Generator Receptacle Screws Vibrating Loose
#1
10-11-14, 01:55 PM
Generator Receptacle Screws Vibrating Loose
I opened up the control panel on my generator today, and noticed the screws worked themselves loose on the Hubbell twist lock receptacles. Is there anything I can do other than soldering them to keep them from vibrating loose?
#2
10-11-14, 02:03 PM
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Do you mean the mounting screws or electrical connection screws?
Either way, some blue Loctite on the threads would probably work ok. If electrical connections, you'd have to be careful to keep it off the contact surfaces.
Either way, some blue Loctite on the threads would probably work ok. If electrical connections, you'd have to be careful to keep it off the contact surfaces.
#4
10-11-14, 05:33 PM
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#6
10-11-14, 09:07 PM
I got the Loctite on every screw that carries current in there. Lets see how it is 100 hours from now. I'll post some pictures once I'm cleaned up.
#7
10-12-14, 09:55 AM
Here's the inside of the control box. I also took this chance to move all the neutrals and grounds to a bar in the back of the generator, rather than piggybacking off the other receptacles. If you look closely you can see I took the neutral wire and looped it around so it terminates under 2 screws in case 1 works loose.
#8
10-12-14, 10:10 AM
Group Moderator
That should take care of the problem.
Either you have tile in your shop or the genny's in the kitchen and moms not home.
Either you have tile in your shop or the genny's in the kitchen and moms not home.
#9
10-12-14, 11:17 PM
Either you have tile in your shop or the genny's in the kitchen and moms not home. 
I ran for about 5 hours tonight according to the hour meter, everything seems to be working well.
