Automatic Transfer Switch

[1237dmctlc]

Originally Posted by jerichorick

I don't know if using Locktite for RV electrical is a good idea. RV's are subject to a wide range of temperatures. True, the Locktite would prevent mechanical loosing of the screws but it would not compensate for the annealing of the wire in the connections due to expansion and contraction. Just my opinion.

When I install a service panel or add a circuit to one I always go back and re-tighten the terminals. Most of the time I find that the wire has relaxed a bit and I can tighten the connection just a bit more. Locktite might mask detection of this happening. I am certain this product has great piratical uses, There would not be a market for it. I just don't trust that I would have trusting success with it.
Happy trails,
Rick Y

Actually loctite is widely used in the automotive industry already bc of its ability to handle a wide temp range. It is used now more than the originally used split ring lock washers. Not trying to sound like a salesmen but there's a wide variety and types of loctite for almost every application today. In both my firefighting and my engineering job we use loctite just bc of those abilities in different environments. Its surprising what is available today though not sure the RV industry uses it perhaps its time they do...perhaps we wouldn't have to worry about loose lug nuts... another way to keep an eye on lug nuts, screws or any type of fastener loosening would be to apply what is known as torque striping...its a product that is used in the electronic mfg. Industry for years especially in the defense end of business. You basically torque the nut or screw down to the specified ft/lbs, in/oz, etc. Then put this torque striping material across it to a surface. If it loosens up you'll know by just looking at it because the strip is broken. Perhaps this would be another good practice thats been around for decades now that maybe the RV industry needs to adopt. Maybe the high end coaches already do i just haven't seen it yet in the ones I've owned.

[jerichorick]

Originally Posted by 1237dmctlc

Actually loctite is widely used in the automotive industry already bc of its ability to handle a wide temp range. It is used now more than the originally used split ring lock washers. Not trying to sound like a salesmen but there's a wide variety and types of loctite for almost every application today. In both my firefighting and my engineering job we use loctite just bc of those abilities in different environments. Its surprising what is available today though not sure the RV industry uses it perhaps its time they do...perhaps we wouldn't have to worry about loose lug nuts... another way to keep an eye on lug nuts, screws or any type of fastener loosening would be to apply what is known as torque striping...its a product that is used in the electronic mfg. Industry for years especially in the defense end of business. You basically torque the nut or screw down to the specified ft/lbs, in/oz, etc. Then put this torque striping material across it to a surface. If it loosens up you'll know by just looking at it because the strip is broken. Perhaps this would be another good practice thats been around for decades now that maybe the RV industry needs to adopt. Maybe the high end coaches already do i just haven't seen it yet in the ones I've owned.

I yield to experience. Technology changes ever day. Because I am not in the field of needing to secure things with locktite I never think to look beyond the original stuff. I know that helical washer are next to useless. Where do you get this Locktite for electrical? I think I want to try it.