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Splicing aluminum wire to copper.
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The problem begins when two dissimilar metals meet.
I just finished a full remodel that had alot of aluminum wire.
Or make pigtails with approved wirenut 5 00 for two in those house i did both.
970 599 1872 when a house has aluminum copper wiring a proper electrical wiring method has to be used pigtail splici.
You have two options.
Check your wires carefully before making a splice.
You can avoid costly mistakes.
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Take special care when making this type of splice as an improper copper to aluminum splice can become unstable over time according to certified electrician glen baxter.
When copper meets aluminum.
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