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What causes wires to burn in terminal strips is the lack of tightness between the set screw and the conductor. A loose junction will start to arc. Minor at first but as the oxidisation from the heating and cooling continues the resistance of the joint becomes higher.
As the resistance becomes higher the more amperage is needed to flow through the joint to operate the load. The heating of the conductor will get high enough to melt the insulation from the conductor. Once the insulation is gone this becomes conducive for a short circuit to occur.
If the wire gets hot enough and the circuits breaker does not trip, the wire can completely burn off from the terminal strip and the circuit will open.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 6y agoIncorrect wire terminals will eaither cause loose connection or smaller contact. Under bothe cases you may end up in a "burn" situation
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2 wires to the "R" and "W" terminals on the furnace. Usually the thermostat has similar terminals. If you have air conditioning, then there are 5 terminals to contend with. Look for a wiring diagram on the internet.
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Electrolysis extraction from Copper Ore.PS: Answer may be incorrect.
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None of The terminals would work
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This assumes you have a 12 volt direct motor. You should be able to simply reverse the wires leading to the terminals. There should be two wires going to the motor. Change them around.
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To allow the wires to be connected to a source of electricity.
Two places on a battery circuit wires can be attached?
Positive and Negative Terminals.
When wires are connected to the terminals of the battery what causes electric current in the circuit?
The voltage (V) between its terminals. ~Gabby
How do you hook up your thermostat to your furnace?
2 wires to the "R" and "W" terminals on the furnace. Usually the thermostat has similar terminals. If you have air conditioning, then there are 5 terminals to contend with. Look for a wiring diagram on the internet.
What are the two places on a battery to which battery circuit wires can be attached?
Positive and Negative Terminals.
