Mike Lamb 21 Report post Posted August 22, 2018 Is there any prohibition of mixing copper and aluminum for the SEC hots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 36 Report post Posted August 22, 2018 I don't see how it could be a problem, assuming all connectors and devices are listed for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erby 14 Report post Posted August 27, 2018 I agree with Marc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Kogel 22 Report post Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) Right, just never under the same screw, in a case where 2 conductors are allowed. The Al conductor needs to be the correct gauge, usually one size larger than the corresponding Cu. Edited August 27, 2018 by John Kogel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ejager 2 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 I understood anti-oxidizing paste to be a requirement, but that could be just a Canadian thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Katen 44 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 10 hours ago, ejager said: I understood anti-oxidizing paste to be a requirement, but that could be just a Canadian thing. It's not a requirement of the NEC unless the wire manufacturer or the panel manufacturer require it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pranus 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 9:08 PM, ejager said: I understood anti-oxidizing paste to be a requirement, but that could be just a Canadian thing. I totally agree with this..Please do concentrate on this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Katen 44 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 pranus, can you cite a source for your opinion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Kibbel 40 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Jim Katen said: pranus, can you cite a source for your opinion? I think India uses the Britiish IET regulations. 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
