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NClaborn

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on: Jul 26, 2018
Why are terminal and wire resistance values critical in electric furnaces?
 
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What type of oil should be used when lubricating the motor bearings?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The large current draw from the strip heaters turns even small resistances into heat that accelerates oxidation.

Answer to Question 2

Oil specifically made for motor bearings


NClaborn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 26, 2018
Excellent

samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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