ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion Building Codes for Electricians anti oxidant on aluminum conductors

I would never use aluminum wiring without gooping it. After experiencing 30 years in the business this is a no brainer.

We replace 3 services a month that used aluminum wiring in a 900 unit apartment complex. All are the result of no anti oxidant. I'm very surprised that some do not think it's necessary.

One of the first journeyman I had the opportunity to work with told me that aluminum was good for two things. Buying and carrying. Since he was a Marine that was in the first invasion wave at Iwo Jima (WWII), I thought I'd listen.