Bond wire connector
- Thread starter cabral255
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That would make be feel much more comfortable. Do they have different gauges? Or all the same?
Looks on it and see if it says UL 508 or 508A on it. If it does it's a listed lug and it's fine to use.
If not, take James' advice.
If not, take James' advice.
The bond wire should be #8 solid bare copper. The split bolt should be labeled as to what wire sizes it will fit.
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These are more "new school" and the split bolt is "old school". They both work fine.
It may also have a marking on it that says Cu or Cu/Al. Ensure it is underground rated also.
If you want to be overkill safe, you could always exothermically weld it!
It may also have a marking on it that says Cu or Cu/Al. Ensure it is underground rated also.
If you want to be overkill safe, you could always exothermically weld it!
How are the connectors in the first picture "New School "?These are more "new school" and the split bolt is "old school". They both work fine.
It may also have a marking on it that says Cu or Cu/Al. Ensure it is underground rated also.
If you want to be overkill safe, you could always exothermically weld it!
A copper split bolt is way better than the aluminum connectors shown.
Aluminum will corrode and the screws are cheap steel that will corrode in no time. They are useless junk.
With a copper split bolt, you can disconnect the wires any time you want.
When the steel screws corrode, you won't be able to take it apart.
The aluminum will disintegrate and be useless.
