Cartoon1 Senior Member Location Florida Occupation Electrical Engineer Apr 11, 2023 #1 If the electrical panel bus is rated for aluminum wiring. Can you run copper wiring into it? Thank you
If the electrical panel bus is rated for aluminum wiring. Can you run copper wiring into it? Thank you
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Apr 11, 2023 #2 If it says aluminum only, no. Otherwise, yes.
Cartoon1 Senior Member Location Florida Occupation Electrical Engineer Apr 11, 2023 #3 LarryFine said: If it says aluminum only, no. Otherwise, yes. Click to expand... Is there a way to know if it is rated for aluminum only or for both copper/aluminum by opening the panel? If the panel model is unknown and there are no visible stickers on it?
LarryFine said: If it says aluminum only, no. Otherwise, yes. Click to expand... Is there a way to know if it is rated for aluminum only or for both copper/aluminum by opening the panel? If the panel model is unknown and there are no visible stickers on it?
tom baker First Chief Moderator & NEC Expert Staff member Location Bremerton, Washington Occupation Master Electrician Apr 11, 2023 #4 The lugs would be the tell. Brassy color would be copper only. Al color is typically copper and or AL. Panel mfgs typically use lugs they buy
The lugs would be the tell. Brassy color would be copper only. Al color is typically copper and or AL. Panel mfgs typically use lugs they buy