aluminium wire

[ss electric]

i ran across this house that has aluminium wire for branch circuits.
what is the correct way to tie copper and aluminium wire together?
thanks

 

[aline]

I use the alumiconn connectors in this link.
http://www.alcopstore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=2

Here's another link to information on aluminum wiring.
http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum/AluReduceRisk.htm

 

[Derick]

i ran across this house that has aluminium wire for branch circuits.
what is the correct way to tie copper and aluminium wire together?
thanks

Rated al/cu fitting/splice kits are available on the market.Personaly I dont like to use splitbolts,I prefer compression couplers (depends on wire size)

 

[danickstr]

we tie al and cu together every day in load centers, as I am sure you know. The trick from my POV is to use enough grease to keep dielectric oxidization from occurring. The special wirenuts are what I use as well. I may add grease.

 

[satcom]

we tie al and cu together every day in load centers, as I am sure you know. The trick from my POV is to use enough grease to keep dielectric oxidization from occurring. The special wirenuts are what I use as well. I may add grease.

You do what?

 

[Power Tech]

I use the alumiconn connectors in this link.
http://www.alcopstore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=2

Here's another link to information on aluminum wiring.
http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum/AluReduceRisk.htm

Did not know No-lox was flammable.

 

[220/221]

The listed ways are purple Ideal wire nuts or the Alumicon set screw things.

The correct way is a different story.

Some people make the arguement that tens (hundreds?) of millions of simple wirenuts have been in use for 30 years without issues.

IMO, no manufacturers want any liability asscociated with AL wiring so they sell over priced gadgets to pay for insurance premiums.

 

[aline]

IMO, no manufacturers want any liability asscociated with AL wiring so they sell over priced gadgets to pay for insurance premiums.

And I sell the over priced gadgets to cover myself and make money.

 

[220/221]

And I sell the over priced gadgets to cover myself and make money.

So do I but it keeps me up at night. :roll:

 

[LarryFine]

So do I but it keeps me up at night. :roll:

Just taking a shot in the dark here, but, somehow, I think you'll get over it.

 

[celtic]

So do I but it keeps me up at night. :roll:

You should get a Tempur-Pedic? sleep system

 

[1793]

You should get a Tempur-Pedic? sleep system

Or one of these !

 

[e57]

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