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Building a fitting for the wrong gauge of metal (ordered 24 gauge, built for 26)

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Verify the gauge callout on the drawing and the material ticket before starting any fitting. When in doubt, use a gauge tool — 24 and 26 gauge look nearly…

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Verify the gauge callout on the drawing and the material ticket before starting any fitting. When in doubt, use a gauge tool — 24 and 26 gauge look nearly identical to the eye.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Building a fitting for the wrong gauge of metal (ordered 24 gauge, built for 26). What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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