Splicing alum water bond wire

[bth0mas20]

What is the best method to splice/extend a water bond wire that is aluminum?

Other than replacing the wire completely. At times when altering a service the wire is 1 ft too
short to reach.

 

[infinity]

Is this a bonding jumper or a GEC?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Trevor was asking if it is a grounding electrode conductor because you cannot splice it unless you use an irreversible connector.

 

[bth0mas20]

I use t&b c taps that are crimped on to the gec and the inspectors are good with that as long as its accessible. However these are not rated for use with aluminum...copper only.

 

[bth0mas20]

I was thinking something like this would work and not be considered reversible.

Ilsco HT-6 1 to 6 AWG Press-On Lug

https://www.platt.com/platt-electri...-Aluminum/Ilsco/HT-6/product.aspx?zpid=708307

 

[infinity]

That would work providing you have the proper crimping tool. If it's not the GEC you could use a split bolt.

 

[bth0mas20]

thanks