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Loose connection on a hotel laundry distribution feeder
Significant heating on the A phase of a feeder supplying the hotel's laundry facilities, consistent with a loose and contaminated connection.
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EquipmentLaundry distribution feeder
IndustryHospitality / Hotel
Problem typeLoose connection
Possible causeLoose Connection(s)
Maximum temperature146.9°F
Temperature rise68.1°F
Voltage480/277V
Ambient78.8°F
LoadA phase
What was found
The feeder supplying the hotel's laundry facilities exhibited abnormal heating.
Why it mattered
This feeder supplied the hotel's laundry facilities.
Potential consequences
Failure could interrupt washer and dryer operation, delaying housekeeping and affecting room turnover.
Recommendation
Inspect, disassemble, clean and reassemble to proper component torque.
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