COPPER AND ALUMINUM
COPPER AND ALUMINUM
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I have aluminum wire lugs and wnat to connect 6 AWG wire that is copper. Is it ok to combine the two materials.
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RE: COPPER AND ALUMINUM
RE: COPPER AND ALUMINUM
http://12.30.8.43/fci/datasheet.asp?PN=AGSKIT2&FAM=Splice_Kits&P=95941,95944
for an AL/CU splice kit. However, the AL/CU lug would be the simpler and better solution.
RE: COPPER AND ALUMINUM
With the right tooling and adequate room, "bi-pin" connectors are bulletproof. Page 70 in: http://tnbelectricalworld.tnb.com/contractor/docs/colorkeyed_spec.pdf