[ - ] albatrosv15 [op] 1 point 3.1 yearsMar 21, 2022 14:41:59 ago (+1/-0)
1. Because of faster oxidization due to the contact with copper. 2. Due to different electrical conductivities, these two materials have different heating properties and thus with repeated heating and cooling the connection is weakened. Then it heats even more due to less connection. 3. With minimal humidity there is chemical electrolysis, which leads to corrosion, which leads to weaker connection, which leads to all other fun stuff, like fun sparkles. So you definitely want aluminium + copper.
[ - ] spasswerk 1 point 3.1 yearsMar 21, 2022 22:52:23 ago (+1/-0)
So understand the response was humor and that Al-Cu connections have caused fires. Al wiring is a pretty certain way for a building to fail an inspection prior to a sale.
I've sometimes used the shit-tier crimping (bottom left) and have had very good results. Just make sure to wrap or heat-shrink. I have always hated the mid-tier wire-nut. I have seen a lot of "pro" electricians work that has wiggled loose and barely conducting.
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[ - ] albatrosv15 [op] 1 point 3.1 yearsMar 21, 2022 14:41:59 ago (+1/-0)
2. Due to different electrical conductivities, these two materials have different heating properties and thus with repeated heating and cooling the connection is weakened. Then it heats even more due to less connection.
3. With minimal humidity there is chemical electrolysis, which leads to corrosion, which leads to weaker connection, which leads to all other fun stuff, like fun sparkles.
So you definitely want aluminium + copper.
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