Aluminum wire for 220 outlets

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Hookah79

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I had an electrician do some work for me.Went from 100 to 200 amp panel.Ran 4 50amp outlets,2 in the basement ,and 2 in the garage.I told him that i wanted to be able to use the outlets for grow and to be able to plug a stove,and a compressor down the line.I assumed that he would run copper wires to the outlets but come to find out,it was 6 gauge SE type aluminum braid wire.When i questioned him ,he assured me that it's safe to use it indoors as long as it is not for a long run.

I plan on running about 6 1k lights on both outlets in the basement using a powerbox DPC-8000.Do you guys think that type of wire is safe?or should i go ahead and replace it with copper?

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justugh

justugh

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was the guy a acredited contractor with all the permits and u checked him out to see if his work was good

if he passes snuff and u had the inspector check off the new panel/wiring ................your good to go
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/copper-vs-aluminum-wiring-which-to-use

now if the guy was not any of those things and u did not get it inspected .............u might be shit up the creek replacing it is going to cost u alot for copper not to speak of the time .....................why do u need a good contractor and have it inspected becuase if there is a fire and the house/area/other ppls stuff are lost i will be all on u the insurance ppl will not cover it since u illegally modified the house so the contract with them is voided

it needs to be inspected and signed off before u run power tho it this will cover your ass with the insurance ppl they can go after the inspector and contractor to recover the money(u will be safe in the court system insurance pays your claim )
 
SnapsProvolone

SnapsProvolone

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SE cable is not proper, only for service entrances. NM cable or THWN in conduit raceway. Aluminum can ONLY be used if all terminations are rated AL or CU/AL.
 
SnapsProvolone

SnapsProvolone

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justugh said:
was the guy a acredited contractor with all the permits and u checked him out to see if his work was good

if he passes snuff and u had the inspector check off the new panel/wiring ................your good to go
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/copper-vs-aluminum-wiring-which-to-use

now if the guy was not any of those things and u did not get it inspected .............u might be shit up the creek replacing it is going to cost u alot for copper not to speak of the time .....................why do u need a good contractor and have it inspected becuase if there is a fire and the house/area/other ppls stuff are lost i will be all on u the insurance ppl will not cover it since u illegally modified the house so the contract with them is voided

it needs to be inspected and signed off before u run power tho it this will cover your ass with the insurance ppl they can go after the inspector and contractor to recover the money(u will be safe in the court system insurance pays your claim )
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This was obviously not permitted. Doubt a licensed EC was involved.
 
GreatwhiteNorth

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justugh

justugh

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have it inspected ...............and signed off on to cover your ass

if u were running something smaller i would not say to do this but that much power the chance of fire increases ........cover your ass with the insurance ppl
 
SnapsProvolone

SnapsProvolone

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If the wiring Is exposed and not inside wall cavities, I would probably toss in some metal clad (MC). 6-2 is what I would use to feed a 3-prong 50amp receptacle, can't use smaller wire as the wire and terminals are not rated for the 75 degree column.
 
downhill21

downhill21

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Yeah, I thought HUD did away with aluminum wire in '77 or whatever. Maybe he pulled it outa an old mobile home and wanted to save some cabbage. Sorry, dude, but that doesn't sound good to me. I think your instincts are right
 
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