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Aluminum service conductors and anti ox paste

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I have been an electrician since 1979 and we were always taught to brush aluminum conductors and apply anti ox paste.It used to be a manufacturer's installation requirement.I have seen these instructions in the past.Is this still required per manufacturer?I can't seem to find manufacturer installation instructions concerning this.Thanks.
 
Not aware that its required by code other than the manufacture recommends or requires it. Wouldn't it be listed in the box side panel or install instruction. Most electricians in this area use it on the main SE lug connections.

A sparky was working in the house main panel box, switching from aluminum wiring and pig tailing to copper prior to entering the breaker terminal. Told him that IDEAL makes a purple twist connector for that, he looked at me and said "Your the only one that enforces that one!"

It's lonely out here
 
jtom said:
I have been an electrician since 1979 and we were always taught to brush aluminum conductors and apply anti ox paste.It used to be a manufacturer's installation requirement.I have seen these instructions in the past.Is this still required per manufacturer?I can't seem to find manufacturer installation instructions concerning this.Thanks.
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Advances in aluminum alloy technologies may have changed some of the requirements for treatment before installation. Modern aluminum conductors often use improved alloys that are less prone to issues like creep and oxidation, reducing or eliminating the need for anti-ox paste.
 
SCBO1 said:
Not aware that its required by code other than the manufacture recommends or requires it. Wouldn't it be listed in the box side panel or install instruction. Most electricians in this area use it on the main SE lug connections.

A sparky was working in the house main panel box, switching from aluminum wiring and pig tailing to copper prior to entering the breaker terminal. Told him that IDEAL makes a purple twist connector for that, he looked at me and said "Your the only one that enforces that one!"

It's lonely out here
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I would never suggest those purple fire starters...Alumiconns or whatever the terminal connector ones are, are nice...
 
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