splicing aluminum to copper elec wire
I just bought a new oven and it came with aluminum wire and I have to splice it to copper. Do I need to do something different for this connection? I know aluminum and copper doesn't play well toge...
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I will join the use the special connectors designed for the job chorus.
Avoid joining AL to CU if possible but if you must use the proper AL/CU or CU/Al connector for it is designed for the job.
Standard connectors not good for this. Corrosion will set in, resistance goes up and with a Stove or oven which are HIGH CURRENT devices.. bad things can happen (like fires)
Avoid joining AL to CU if possible but if you must use the proper AL/CU or CU/Al connector for it is designed for the job.
Standard connectors not good for this. Corrosion will set in, resistance goes up and with a Stove or oven which are HIGH CURRENT devices.. bad things can happen (like fires)
