True or False

[geochurchi]

Hi All, newer Aluminum conductors no longer need Noalox.
Geo

 

[mbrooke]

Hi All, newer Aluminum conductors no longer need Noalox.
Geo

False, Noalox has never been required for AL. AT least thats how its been done around here.

 

[kwired]

Mostly true. All AA830 or higher alloys don't require it. You possibly may find some USE cable that isn't identified as AA830 + alloy and those possibly may require it.

 

[norcal]

I have been under the assumption that it's only required when manufacturers instructions call for it.

 

[Fulthrotl]

I have been under the assumption that it's only required when manufacturers instructions call for it.

well, all the hypress lugs for aluminum have it....

the way i look at it, anything that keeps moisture
and air out of the connection is probably a good thing.

 

[kwired]

A typical AL/CU rated lug won't have instructions including use of antioxidation compounds. There is no issue terminating copper in that lug with no compound. The need for use of compound with aluminum conductors depends on the aluminum alloy used and would go along with instructions from the conductor manufacturer not the lug manufacturer.

Hypress connectors that are prefilled is probably more of a CYA method for the connector manufacturer then an actual need for the compound on every installation. Those connectors typically are rated for copper conductors as well though the compound may not be necessary with copper.

 

[KnightPower]

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[peter d]

Generally not required, I still use it, but if it's not readily available, I'll skip it.

 

[JFletcher]

10ga and smaller conductors need Cu replacement, or Alumiconn connections. 4/0 to steel lugs, No-what?