"Harry Muscle" wrote in message
ups.com...
I've been researching how to make my aluminum wired house safer without
actually rewiring it. I've posted several question before to do with
other ideas, however, I recently stumbled accross these products:


http://ebusiness.ilsco.com/webapp/wc...categoryId=210

and


http://ebusiness.ilsco.com/webapp/wc...categoryId=167

These are splicers designed for aluminum to copper connections and tap
connectors, which I'm assuming are bascially a splicer but made for
more than two wires. They come insulated which I've never seen before.

I've read previous recommendations about split bolt connectors and
splicers. These seem to be the connector choice for larger aluminum
wiring and has never really caused problems on those larger wires.
Basically I'm trying to stay away from using any twist on wire nuts on
any connection that has an aluminum wire in it ...

I'm wondering if anyone has ever done this sort of things or if there's
any information to back up my idea, etc.

Thanks,
Harry

When you first posted this idea a couple of months ago. I believe you or
someone else was looking for the tool for the connectors in Canada and found
that you had to be certified to get a hold of the tool.

Out of curiosity I did some snooping in the local market and found one of
the tools and the price of the connectors was outrageous. I googled for a
time and came to the conclusion that few if any manufactures really want
anything to do with the need or the market segment.

I came to the conclusion that it was not worth any more of my time and I
would continue to do it the way I have for years, (with wirenuts) and
"forget about it".