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Comment on CPSC Approves AlumiConn! by Jim

Jim — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:23:48 +0000

Thank you, Pete. And sorry about the poor word usage on my part – (dislike) lol

Comment on CPSC Approves AlumiConn! by pete

pete — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:56:15 +0000

Good question Jim. The answer is that as the metal wires heat and cool, they expand and contract. Copper and aluminum expand and contract at different rates, so when you put them together under 1 termination point (as in a wire nut), it tends to loosen that splice up over time. This is where potential problems can occur. So one of the biggest differences about the AlumiConn is in its unique patented design. Using an AlumiConn connector keeps the dissimilar wires separated, but connected through a tin-plated aluminum block inside the connector. The tin-plating of the internal aluminum block, along with a secure mechanical connection, provides a much cooler, safer splice – completely and permanently repairing the problem.

Comment on CPSC Approves AlumiConn! by Jim

Jim — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:58:27 +0000

What makes the AlumiConn better than the special wire nuts? I picked a couple up at an electrical supplier to take a look. The end result is still an aluminum to copper connection, unless the lugs themselves are not aluminum. There can only be a micro-layer (at best) of the antioxidant grease left over between the dislike metals once the lug has been torqued down.
Thank you

Comment on Citizens Insurance OKs AlumiConn Connector by pete

pete — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:40:45 +0000

Sure thing! Will do…

Comment on Citizens Insurance OKs AlumiConn Connector by Lebec

Lebec — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:18:08 +0000

If possible, as you gain more info, would you mind updating this information?

Comment on AlCopStore Launches An Affiliate Program! by pete

pete — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:23:48 +0000

Glad to hear it Russell!

Comment on AlCopStore Launches An Affiliate Program! by russell

russell — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:10:12 +0000

I am an electrical contractor always working on old apartment buildings w/ alum. wiring. I have been using and recommending purple wirenuts to maintenance people. I think I’ll change to alumicon.

Comment on CPSC Approves AlumiConn! by pete

pete — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:21:24 +0000

@Jack - The AlumiConn connectors are about the same size as wire nuts in terms of overall volume. Check out the side-by-side comparison photo here. Because of this, we don't think the code will change.

Comment on CPSC Approves AlumiConn! by Jack Harrington

Jack Harrington — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:59:13 +0000

Since the Alumiconn is larger than wire nuts, will the code for box fill calculations change?
Thanks.

Comment on Can I use an AlumiConn connector in a breaker box? by pete

pete — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:57:13 +0000

It is UL listed, yes. You can read more here: http://www.alcopstore.com/support/product-information/