Aluminum wire

[JDB3]

I am thinking unsure, that I had heard that aluminum wire is now manufactured the there is no "requirement" for an ox-inhibitor (spelling) is no longer required. If so, when was the new form of the wire started.
Thanks, Joe

 

[Dennis Alwon]

It is true that the new aluminum does not need the inhibitor however I don't know when it changed. According to an engineer at Southwire he said their company recommend the inhibitor on both copper and aluminum but neither is required

 

[Hv&Lv]

It is true that the new aluminum does not need the inhibitor however I don't know when it changed. According to an engineer at Southwire he said their company recommend the inhibitor on both copper and aluminum but neither is required

Funny you should mention that…

OXIDE INHIBITOR - 4 OZ | Crescent Electric Supply Company

www.cesco.com

https://www.marchandelectric.com/brand-southwire/oxide-inhibitor-4-oz/sku-V3864-b-85-4

And the UPC number pulls this up..

Elliott Electric Supply - Lower Cost, Quality Electrical Supplies, and Personal Service

Electrical Supplies Distributor. Elliott Electric Supply is your local electric supply house. We Deliver Lower Cost, Quality Products, and Personal Service

www.elliottelectric.com

All made by a little company in Winston Salem...

notice the brand names..




I use it like Franks Red Hot…

I put that “stuff” on everything…

 

[jim dungar]

I am thinking unsure, that I had heard that aluminum wire is now manufactured the there is no "requirement" for an ox-inhibitor (spelling) is no longer required. If so, when was the new form of the wire started.
Thanks, Joe

I want to say it came with the newer generation of compact stranding back in the mid 80's.

 

[JDB3]

Thanks, one & all!