Aluminum is OK on the service feeds to the sub panel. You just don't want them on the branch circuits (from the breakers to the outlets and switches). The issue here is the loose conductor on the left side (red), This is a potential fire hazard.
I know that, im asking if the wires to the sub were aluminum because the problem with aluminum is that you always have to tighten the lugs twice because it compresses slower than copper.
nasty!
V8Jagnut 1 year ago
You get whats called 'creep' with Aluminum which is why you need to go back and tighten the lugs every so often.
cookiecrispism 2 years ago
aluminum wireing?
mattyice11 2 years ago
Aluminum is OK on the service feeds to the sub panel. You just don't want them on the branch circuits (from the breakers to the outlets and switches). The issue here is the loose conductor on the left side (red), This is a potential fire hazard.
doylewilliamson 2 years ago
I know that, im asking if the wires to the sub were aluminum because the problem with aluminum is that you always have to tighten the lugs twice because it compresses slower than copper.
mattyice11 2 years ago
I think these were copper. Good comment though.
doylewilliamson 2 years ago
bad electrician then haha, and thank you. (im just kidding, it cood happen 2 any1 )
mattyice11 2 years ago