Could I ask a more general question? Twist-ons are typically used alot by electricians in all sorts of wiring applications within the US.
Are electricians outside the US allowed to use twist-ons when wiring to local code? Regards, Doug > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Russell, Ray > Sent: Thursday, May 28, 1998 6:58 AM > To: 'IEEE PSTC' > Subject: Twist on Connectors > > Greetings, > > Here in the US, twist on connectors or wire nuts are commonly used for > all type of wiring applications. We have a product where the AC > primary line cord connects to the winding of a motor. We are currently > using crimp type connectors. But some bean counter found that he could > save a penny and wants to change to twist on connectors. My previous > experience (at another company), during a product review by a > European notified body required us to replace twist on connectors with > crimp on type. > > To further complicate matters there is an IEC standard for twist on > connectors, IEC-60998-2-4. > > My question is: are twist on type connectors allowed for this type of > equipment in Europe? Is there any standard or guide lines that I could > refer to? Most standards that I have reviewed, only state that the > connection must be reliable. So if there is an IEC standard for twist > on connectors, and these connectors meet that standard, would not they > be considered reliable? > > Thank you for your consideration, > > Ray Russell > > [email protected]
