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Getbig Main Boards => General Topics => Topic started by: Marty Champions on October 15, 2017, 09:19:04 AM
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does this need the special alumiconn connection to join the two?
i hear also that a special wire nut is not needed to join stranded 240 aluminumwire with solid copper 240 wire , because the stranded aluminum is able to flex more thus safe connection. would like to hear ur opnion
however a 120 v solid aluminum wire connected to solid 120v wire must have the special alumiconn connection or u will have a house fire
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does this need the special alumiconn connection to join the two?
i hear also that a special wire nut is not needed to join stranded 240 aluminumwire with solid copper 240 wire , because the stranded aluminum is able to flex more thus safe connection. would like to hear ur opnion
however a 120 v solid aluminum wire connected to solid 120v wire must have the special alumiconn connection or u will have a house fire
Fully agree Falcown.
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Don't mess around with aluminum wiring.
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It’s to control heat - just wired some 8gauge wire running 4 220v off a controller box that’s runs off a 110v breaker connection.
Wouldn’t fck around with aluminum - just be safe
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Don’t put it in the microwave either. ;)
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does this need the special alumiconn connection to join the two?
i hear also that a special wire nut is not needed to join stranded 240 aluminumwire with solid copper 240 wire , because the stranded aluminum is able to flex more thus safe connection. would like to hear ur opnion
however a 120 v solid aluminum wire connected to solid 120v wire must have the special alumiconn connection or u will have a house fire
Are you talking about the pigtails to connect a non co/alr outlet to aluminum wiring?
The way to do that is to use a short copper pigtail connected to the outlet...then use a special connector to connect to the aluminum cable...Always use the right procedure with aluminum wiring...use the connectors with the grease.
If you are talking about splicing a long copper cable piece (several feet) to aluminum...it would be better to just replace the entire run with copper.
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Don't mess around with aluminum wiring.
^^^This. The stuff oxidizes so easily that unless you really know what you are doing, you can expect a fire at some point. Rented a building once where they used aluminum wire in a large junction box. One day i came in and no power. Opened the junction box and it looked like someone had taken a blow torch to it. Copper/aluminum splice. They must have used a cheap electrician...
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Are you talking about the pigtails to connect a non co/alr outlet to aluminum wiring?
The way to do that is to use a short copper pigtail connected to the outlet...then use a special connector to connect to the aluminum cable...Always use the right procedure with aluminum wiring...use the connectors with the grease.
If you are talking about splicing a long copper cable piece (several feet) to aluminum...it would be better to just replace the entire run with copper.
this is hard wired, no outlet
what i saw was a pigtail with stranded aluminum to solid copper, no special marrets were used i didnt see any oxidation
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this is hard wired, no outlet
what i saw was a pigtail with stranded aluminum to solid copper, no special marrets were used i didnt see any oxidation
If done PROPERLY by a PROFESSIONAL splicing via pigtail is the only legit way to do it. Even then I'd be tense.
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If done PROPERLY by a PROFESSIONAL splicing via pigtail is the only legit way to do it. Even then I'd be tense.
u sound gay u dont need a professional, u just need to know the right way
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aluminum = aluminium ::)