Lug Connector
Soldering copper wires to aluminum wires?
I am not sure if it is Aluminum or Tinned copper, but could I solder and heat shrink a copper wire to aluminum wire?.
I know they have special lug connectors for them b/c they will react with one another.
I should of pointed out that I am wiring a flexable heater for my lab.
We use auto-transformers to control the temperature. I am trying to wire this BNC connector to a simple power chord you see for computers and heavy duty electronics.
I have tried to find a two prong plug that will accomindate 22 AWG wire, but no luck.
FYI. The heater draws 825 mA at 115V. This a spec for the maker.
If the two metals were soldered together the connection would electrolyze within a short time. You can use a special solderless connector with a aluminum/ copper splicing compound that allow the connection to be made properly. If you cut the end off of the tinned wire and look at the end, you may see a copper color, if so then it is copper, and could be soldered. If this is house wiring, I suggest that all aluminum wire be removed before the place burns. Aluminum wire will oxidize and then tends to heat, expand, cool, contract, and then loosen the connection and start fires.
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