This house has aluminum wiring and since we have to install devices rated for aluminum wire (or mitigate), when we do an upgrade on the service, is there such a thing as aluminum rated breakers? Let me know because it could add to the costs, and would be embarrassing if there was such a common practice.
Aluminum Wire Service Upgrade
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al hildenbrand
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- Minnesota
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- Electrical Contractor, Electrical Consultant, Electrical Engineer
Most breaker lugs are rated Al/Cu (not to be confused with CO/ALR). But there are a lot of different manufacturers and models. . . . look up the breakers that you are working with.
jrannis
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- Fort Lauderdale/ Miami
Its rare to see a breaker that is not dual rated
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