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    Aug 19, 2014, 02:20 PM
    Copper to aluminum
    I have a run of aluminum that is connected to a copper line from the panel. Is it better to replace the whole run or just have a electrician make the connections in the junction box correctly?
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    Aug 19, 2014, 04:05 PM
    What is a "run of Aluminum" -A cable or the service lead to the panel? All SER wires to the house are aluminum.
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    Aug 20, 2014, 05:31 AM
    I will always prefer that aluminum and copper cables are not mixed. They can be connected in an acceptable manner, but I would still recommend they are not mixed...
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