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Loose connections (terminals)

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Fig 1: Identifying Terminal Inspection
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Loose connections in terminals may be caused by oxidation of the pins and sockets, or by a faulty connection of a cable to its cable terminal.

Loose connections produce the same faults as an intermittent open-circuit in a cable.

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