runderwo said:Could you post a google images result for the type of connector you are talking about? I understand your method if the connector is what I'm picturing in my mind. .
hj said:I was referring to anyone having a piece of 10/2 aluminum wire to sell you now. Back in the 70's there was 12/2 and 14/2 aluminum, but once residential small gauge aluminum wire was outlawed there was almost no reason to even produce it.
What are "tight" wire nuts? Are they approved for AL to CU splices?Alectrician said:Use 12/2 copper with TIGHT wirenuts.
Nothing wrong with that. It's done every day.
CAREFUL when you strip the Al wire. Use the #10 slot in the strippers. If you ring the wire even a little bit, it will snap off in the nut.
This is awkward, but...
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