Shoutout to the inspector who called out my wire routing

He said my bundle looked neat but was too close to a hydraulic line, a real heat risk. I started leaving a full inch of clearance after that, which feels like a lot more space. Anyone else have a simple rule they follow for separation now?

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logan5255mo ago

A full inch does seem like a lot. I mean, I usually just go by the rule of thumb, keep it far enough so you can't feel any heat with your hand on the line. That's always worked fine for me. Maybe it's just me but an inch feels like overkill sometimes.

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joelburns5mo ago

Thought that too until my line melted.

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sanchez.mary4mo ago

What gauge line were you running when it melted?

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kevin9745mo ago

Logan's hand trick is good for a quick check, but it can fool you. If the line gets hot enough to melt, you were already way too close. An inch is the safe minimum for a reason, especially with cheaper line or longer runs. Trust me, fixing a melted mess costs more time than adding that extra bit of space.

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