Will the vario disconnect switches accept aluminum cable?
Issue;
Will the lugs of the vario disconnects accept aluminum wiring?
Product Line;
Vario Disconnect Switches
Environment;
Disconnect Switch
Cause;
Finger safe
Resolution;
No, per the UL listing these devices are for use as a Manual Motor Controller, per NEC this use requires the use of copper and aluminum is not permitted in motor branch circuits. As such aluminum is outside of the device spec.
Will the lugs of the vario disconnects accept aluminum wiring?
Product Line;
Vario Disconnect Switches
Environment;
Disconnect Switch
Cause;
Finger safe
Resolution;
No, per the UL listing these devices are for use as a Manual Motor Controller, per NEC this use requires the use of copper and aluminum is not permitted in motor branch circuits. As such aluminum is outside of the device spec.
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