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Field situation guide for cadweld, One shot applications – ERICO CADWELD Electrical Connections User Manual

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Below are typical field situations related to
CADWELD

®

ONE SHOT connections.

Problem A
Weld does not “stick” to ground rod.
Remedy:
1. Ground rod must be cleaned with a rasp to
bright metal. All scale and/or other coating must
be removed. Wire brushing will not suffice.
Grease must be removed with a safety solvent
before cleaning.
2. If conductors are moist, heat with a torch. Any
carbon deposit from the flame must be removed.

Problem b
Porous connections.
Remedy:
1. Dry the conductors by heating with a torch.

Problem C
Discolored, blackened connections.
Remedy:
1. Remove insulation and clean oil from conductor
with a safety solvent. Then, dry surfaces before
welding.

Problem D
Welding material leaks.
Remedy:
1. CADWELD ONE SHOT mold is wrong size.
See catalog.

Problem e
Insufficient fill metal.
Remedy:
1. Conductor not properly positioned in CADWELD
ONE SHOT mold.

Field Situation Guide for

CADWELD

®

ONE SHOT

Applications