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    woodford posted 08 Dec 2016 08:28
    Posted in Victoria » Sprinter catches fire in Seymour 2nd December 2016

    Cause appears to be an electrical fault, no doubt there will be more to come.

    hbedriver


    Over heating of an electrical terminal thats carrying a significant current for its size is a rare but known issue and can happen in nearly any installaion, Newer installations being somewhat more prone due to smaller size for a given current carrying capacity.

    I personally found it was  good idea to check all such terminals in an installation every 4 or 5 years this allows one to catch any terminal thats has reduced clamping pressure.

    Such an issue is no reason to condem a particular fleet, it can happen in any installation.

    It would probably be a good idea to consider fitting some kind of smoke or fume alarm in any equipment cabinet as damage can be extensive if the item is unattended and powered for any lengths of time.

    woodford

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    Edited 08 Dec 2016 08:33, 5 years ago, edited by woodford

    Cause appears to be an electrical fault, no doubt there will be more to come.

    hbedriver


    Over heating of an electrical terminal thats carrying a significant current for its size is a rare but known issue and can happen in nearly any installaion, Newer installations being somewhat more prone due to smaller size for a given current carrying capacity.

    I personally found it was  good idea to check all such terminals in an installation every 4 or 5 years this allows one to catch any terminal thats has reduced clamping pressure.

    Such an issue is no reason to condem a particular fleet, it can happen in any installation.

    woodford

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