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
Connecting 12 gauge solid copper to 18 gauge stranded aluminum
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