[RE-wrenches] Butt End Connector Warning

[Jay]

Hi drake

Can you give us a part number or picture?

Thx
Jay

> On Oct 6, 2022, at 7:33 AM, Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
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> Our electrical supplier seamlessly transitioned from crimp on butt end connectors, that were listed for CU and AL, to unmarked ones that were approved for copper only.
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> I became concerned since there was no marking. Calling two electrical suppliers, the guys at the counter had to look up the device to learn that they were listed for copper only. Talking to one of the counter guys, he agreed that electricians were probably using these for aluminum.
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> Since the barrels will be insulated, it is not likely that inspectors will see them. The connectors are made of coated copper. I wonder how much of a problem this will be.
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> Drake
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