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Aluminum Ban

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Does anyone outright ban Aluminum wire use from the main disconnect/ meter into the building??
 
Virginia prohibits smaller than #4 (60 amps ±) in state buildings. Most of the problems with aluminum were with 15 or 20 amp branch circuits.
 
Paul Sweet said:
Virginia prohibits smaller than #4 (60 amps ±) in state buildings. Most of the problems with aluminum were with 15 or 20 amp branch circuits.
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Most of the problems with aluminum were with using wrong connectors, switches and outlets
 
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