charlie Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I have seen tons of "stranded" #6 aluminum for ranges etc, but I have never seen solid conductor #6 before----in this case to the range. How would you report on this----2003 house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I have seen tons of "stranded" #6 aluminum for ranges etc, but I have never seen solid conductor #6 before----in this case to the range. How would you report on this----2003 house. It's fine. Don't worry about it. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie Posted April 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 So, Jim, at what date between 1975 and now would you consider solid conductor aluminum ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Originally posted by charlie So, Jim, at what date between 1975 and now would you consider solid conductor aluminum ok? When it's as big as #6, and when it's only run for a large appliance circuit, I don't consider that it was ever a problem. Remember that the only problem with any aluminum wire at any time was the connections. With a large appliance circuit, you've only got connections at each end; one at the breaker and one at the range receptacle. Both of these have big, fat, secure lugs. It's not the same as a bunch of 15 & 20 amp circuits that are daisy chained with wires wrapped around screws or, heaven forbid, backstabbed. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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