Noalox anit ox grease

[slick 50]

I know we have to use noalox for aluminum service coductors for corrosion purposes and inspectors will fail you if you dont, however is this in the NEC anywhere? Thanks

 

[Volta]

Nope. 110.14 is as close as you'll find.

 

[raider1]

I know we have to use noalox for aluminum service coductors for corrosion purposes and inspectors will fail you if you dont, however is this in the NEC anywhere? Thanks

110.3(B) is the only requirement in the NEC that can be used to require the use of an anti-oxidant compound on aluminum connections.

This would be a manufactures listing requirement.

As far as I know I am not aware of any manufactures that require the use of an anti oxidant compound on service equipment.

The modern aluminum alloy that is used today does not have the same problems with corrosion and heating as the older alloys did.

Chris

 

[480sparky]

My SOP is to slobber some on. Old or new. That way, I'm covered.

(literally as well as figuratively )

 

[K8MHZ]

My SOP is to slobber some on. Old or new. That way, I'm covered.

(literally as well as figuratively )

You have that problem, too?

You can tell when I run plastic. My fingers are all purple. :roll:

 

[480sparky]

You have that problem, too?

You can tell when I run plastic. My fingers are all purple. :roll:

You put DeOx on plastic?

 

[slick 50]

Thank you all.

 

[jsharvey]

No -Alox

No -Alox

110.3(B) is the only requirement in the NEC that can be used to require the use of an anti-oxidant compound on aluminum connections.

This would be a manufactures listing requirement.

As far as I know I am not aware of any manufactures that require the use of an anti oxidant compound on service equipment.

Chris

For what it's worth I had one of our inspectors here tell me almost a year ago that Square D didn't want "no alox" used in their panels and they wouldn't warrant one that it was used in. I've never heard or seen anything else about this so who knows.

 

[raider1]

For what it's worth I had one of our inspectors here tell me almost a year ago that Square D didn't want "no alox" used in their panels and they wouldn't warrant one that it was used in. I've never heard or seen anything else about this so who knows.

I have not heard of any manufacture not warranting a panel where noalox was used on the conductors.

Chris

 

[jsharvey]

No Alox

No Alox

I have not heard of any manufacture not warranting a panel where noalox was used on the conductors.

Chris

I haven't either. I assumed that it was some more rumors and propoganda being spread around.

 

[John Deere Man]

I was at a Code seminar some years back when there was a SqD rep. that was on the panel @ the front & he stated that they do not want "deox" in there equipment because they have had problems when it heats up & starts to flow. He also stated that on the lugs that need "deox" it woyuld be installed @ the factory. I have seen it listed onb the listing on "Midwest" meter peds & on some "Cuttler Hammer" equipment.

 

[jaylectricity]

I use the stuff even on copper...am I wasting time and money?

 

[480sparky]

...am I wasting time and money?

Yep.

 

[wptski]

I use the stuff even on copper...am I wasting time and money?

Use Burndy Penetrox E for copper use.

 

[jaylectricity]

Thank you guys...just something I was taught early on. What metal are the lugs made out of?

 

[tom baker]

UL tests the connectors with no inhibitor. If it fails,then the test is repeated with inhibitor. That inhibitor is required is a myth.

 

[LarryFine]

You can tell when I run plastic. My fingers are all purple. :roll:

You put DeOx on plastic?

Methinks he meant PVC primer.

 

[480sparky]

Methinks he meant PVC primer.

Silly me. I thought we were talking about aluminum wire and anti-oxidant.

 

[LarryFine]

Silly me. I thought we were talking about aluminum wire and anti-oxidant.

You mean stick to the OT? Here? :roll: ()