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Old 10/24/09, 12:37 PM
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Default Aluminum wiring to copper

hello everyone
My question is can a Aluminum main service wire coming into the main service panel be spliced to copper so it can reach the lugs. I inspected a house this week that had this in the main service box.
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Old 10/24/09, 12:54 PM
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Do a search on the forum, there is very good information to start. You can also post a photo(s) and some members will take the time to comment.

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Old 10/24/09, 2:29 PM
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You need a special lug that is for that application. Some of these lugs even require a special paste to prevent corrosion.
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thanks jeff that was perfect. The application was not correct but i was not sure if you can pigtail on the main service lines at all from alum to copper.



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