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Master Electrician Dad Talks about Noalox, A Conductive Paste for Aluminum Conductors, thoughts?

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This video clip demonstrates key steps in installing a 100 AMP overhead electrical service to a residential building. It covers the crucial application of anti-oxidant joint compound to aluminum conductors, the proper tightening of lugs, and the preparation and connection of the service entrance cable, including the final connection to utility lines. The importance of specialized tools and safety for electrical work is highlighted.

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This is a compound that is conductive. >> Yeah. >> Right. So as the aluminum expands and contracts, the no locks fills in that gap. Right. So instead of it like maybe coming loose >> Mhm. >> it will uh just fill the gap. >> Yeah. >> And cuz it as the weather changes will expand or contract again. >> How long does it last for though? >> The no locks. >> Yeah. >> Um the no locks will last a few years. It usually gets a little gummed up and fills in the gap and just stays there. >> Oh wow. Um, so anytime you loosen, you reapply it. >> Nice. >> Now is I'll take roll these all the way in. >> Yeah. >> Some, you know, keep my hands clean. I'll use the screwdriver. Push this in. Yeah. >> Use a screwdriver. >> Nice. [Music] Slide in like that. Right. I make my marks. I'll make two marks.

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