On 3 Sep 2006 14:02:01 -0700, "grant6607" wrote:

Apologies, i should have known better and searched before posting.

I have found most of the answers in thei post:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.h...02d e7ce6cb6a

Basically I can use AL\Cu connectors as long as the anit-oxidant paste
is used.

Grant

To help you, I only know of, and seen used, the only wire nut UL
listed, for AL/Cu Connection, so I've been told. It's the "Purple
Nuts" pretreated with a NoOx, Twister® Al/Cu Wire Connector.

http://www.urlbee.com?8627

When I flipped through a EC&M, I found another manufacturer has come
out with another type of connector, AlumiConn™ Aluminum to Copper Lug.
Made by King Innovation. Infact it looks so good, I might order up
one of their free samples.

http://www.urlbee.com?8629


Note with doing any work with Al wire, it is not as forgiving as Cu.
You need to make sure you follow all manufacturer instructions (per
NEC 110.3.b), and peform all work in a professional manor (NEC
110.12). Add I was told the 'purple nuts' were a one time use.
Meaning you cannot reuse them, so prepare your work a head of time,
and per the NEC, only qualified personnel can do electrical work, so
this post isn't a how-to, just a fyi for a starting point for
research.

Good luck.

tom






grant6607 wrote:
My house was built in the 70's and as a result was fitted with aluminum
wiring. I want to pigtail all the outlets, switches and lighting with
a small copper piece. As I understand it, this will help with problems
of oxidization and over heating.

I am finding mixed information on the best way to do this. I know there
is an anti-oxidization paste i should be using but can't find if there
is a special type of connector needed?

Is there a special connector required for aluminum to copper
connections?
Is there a preffered brand of anti-oxidizing paste?

Thanks so much for any advice!!!!!

-- Grant