Sunday, 18 April 2021

Connecting 12 gauge solid copper to 18 gauge stranded aluminum

Connecting a new bathroom fixture with 18 gauge aluminum wire to the original (1951) household wire that is pretty stiff so I am guessing 12 gauge. I connected the previous fixture (which had about the same gauge aluminum wire) just using wire nuts. After something like 10-15 years, both compact fluorescent and LED lights started to flicker and I figure that connection is the most likely culprit. I am replacing the whole fixture at wife's request. Surprisingly, Youtube not helpful on how to...

Connecting 12 gauge solid copper to 18 gauge stranded aluminum


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