King Innovation 95015 AlumiConn Connector Review

I've been slowly changing outlets in a house with aluminum wiring for the past 4 months. These connectors tighten perfectly as long as you follow the correct recommended torque in lb-in-gauge. I guess time will tell, but the 30 or so connectors I've used so far are all the same in their production. I like that they already have silicone grease in the wire holes.

This is exactly what you need to replace sockets, switches, etc. if you have aluminum cables at home and cannot afford it in the house been made to repair them. Although expensive, they are MUCH cheaper than renovating an entire house. However, they are very difficult to integrate into existing framework conditions; But on some electrical engineering blogs I found some good suggestions for the most compact connection possible.

Ideal for joining copper and aluminum wires and terminals. If feeding must continue, use a three-port connector. I've used both and they work well and give security when it comes to wiring in a house with aluminum wiring. Of course, replacing the wire with copper is the best solution, but in most cases it's easier said than done. These connectors have proven to be secure when properly installed. This means that you use a torque screwdriver when installing. (Bought from Home Depot for a pretty…

I bought 100 packs of 3 wires and 2 out of 25 packs of 2 AlumiConns wires. I also bought 25' 12/2 Romex and used them all as braids. I also bought an inexpensive Revain firearm torque wrench to set for 15 pounds of torque. My house was built in 1971 and 3/4 of it has 10 gauge aluminum wire. I've been living in my house for almost 10 years and have had 3 different arc faults. The last incident was even worse, so I finally decided to do something about it. I did some research and found them…

It's expensive but the quality is excellent. If you want to connect copper devices with aluminum cables, this is the way to go. You will also need a torque screwdriver if you want to install it properly. There is also a manual method that counts turns after the screw touches the wire. This might work for you in a pinch if you don't want to spend big bucks on a torque screwdriver. There is anti-corrosion gel in the holes of the connectors, so you can just insert bare wires and twist them. Put a…

I bought an expensive screwdriver and screwed the wires into the connector, but the maximum torque of 10 ftlbs is nowhere near what it takes, to prevent the wires from falling off when you insert the connectors into the box. A standard box isn't even big enough to put a GFCI on these connectors, let alone a dip switch or even a regular outlet. Pushing them in to complete the installation will require a hydraulic press or quantum wormhole to fit them in. Once you try it I guarantee these wires…

This is the easiest and most reliable way to connect old aluminum wiring. Simply strip the wire, insert the screw, and torque to specification (10 in-lbs for regular #12 aluminum wire, or about 1 full turn after initial contact). Most of the time I can control the torque required just by holding the connector in my hand, but if it's too uncomfortable you can clamp it with pliers or something similar. but at least they are well packed in the box. You are also limited to three wires per…