sub panel

[pookcat]

can I use al to feed a sub panel

 

[mcclary's electrical]

SE comes in al and cu. Take your pick

 

[celtic]

can I use al to feed a sub panel

Why would you think you couldn't?

 

[pookcat]

the guy at home depot says it is against code

 

[Volta]

Yes. Although 110.5 states that ". . . shall be of copper unless otherwise provided in this Code.", 310.14 allows for conductors made of AA-8000 series electrical grade aluminum alloy.

Welcome.

 

[Buck Parrish]

can I use al to feed a sub panel

You can use Al almost every where, except branch wiring.
Building specs and local ordinances may not allow it, though.

 

[roger]

the guy at home depot says it is against code

Don't take this wrong but, your profile says you are an electrician and your association to the trade is healthcare, why would you be going to a big box salesperson for information?

Roger

 

[Volta]

You can use Al almost every where, except branch wiring.
Building specs and local ordinances may not allow it, though.

Why not branch circuit wiring?

 

[Volta]

Since Roger pointed out your connection to health care, be sure to note things such as 517.14, 517.19(D) if they fit your applications.

There are good reasons not to use aluminum in some of these places beyond Code, too.

 

[magictolight.com]

the guy at home depot says it is against code

The Home Depot guy strikes again!:grin:

 

[roger]

Pookcat, you didn't need to change your profile, I just asked a question.

Is your question dealing with a healthcare facility or your home?

Roger

 

[Buck Parrish]

Why not branch circuit wiring?

Ummm, I guess, cause it started to many fires back in the late 60's early 70's.

 

[celtic]

Ummm, I guess, cause it started to many fires back in the late 60's early 70's.

:-?

Its a whole new millennium here


Many of these articles haven't changed since the last millennium, though....you might want to eyeball them before the next millennium

310.2(B)
310.5
310.14
310.16

et al.


At what time it was common knowledge that the world was flat....that changed too.

 

[celtic]

the guy at home depot says it is against code

...and why would you believe the "guy at HD"?


I listed some articles...read them.

 

[iMuse97]

Why not branch circuit wiring?

Because code says you may not.

 

[Buck Parrish]

:-?

Its a whole new millennium here


Many of these articles haven't changed since the last millennium, though....you might want to eyeball them before the next millennium

310.2(B)
310.5
310.14
310.16

et al.


At what time it was common knowledge that the world was flat....that changed too.

I didn't see any thing there related to branch wiring. Although, I can see in some applications such as motors, you might could use it to more then one. Which would make it branch wiring.
You could have figured I was thinking a house being the dates I mentioned. With the old AL - romex

 

[VoltzElectric]

...and why would you believe the "guy at HD"?


I listed some articles...read them.

I like your side note.
I have heard it " A lack of planning on your part doesnt constitute an emergency on my part" :0

 

[iMuse97]

Because code says you may not.

Sorry about giving an answer without a code reference. Those of us who've been on this forum for a while know that such behavior is not good form.

 

[celtic]

Because code says you may not.

Sorry about giving an answer without a code reference. Those of us who've been on this forum for a while know that such behavior is not good form.

I'm gonna need that article number that forbids AL as a BC.

 

[Buck Parrish]

I'm gonna need that article number that forbids AL as a BC.

Sorry , I can't wait. I am going to bed.
Going rafting tommorow.