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Wire was BURNED up for an 800 AMP Circuit Breaker! Had to Crimp Wire and put new breaker, thoughts?

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Video by Hendy The Sparky

Hendy The Sparky

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This project details the installation of an 800 AMP circuit breaker in a large electrical panel, which is a critical task typically performed by master electricians. The process involves meticulous cleaning of electrical terminals, securing the heavy-duty circuit breaker, and carefully connecting 500 KCMIL parallel aluminum conductors. Special attention is given to applying a conductivity paste (like Noalox) when working with aluminum wiring to ensure optimal electrical contact and prevent oxidation. The video captures an emergency job completed at 4 AM, highlighting the demand for precision and expertise in high-amperage electrical systems.

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Try to put this breaker on. Sandpaper? Are you done with the crimper, right? Yes. The crimpy tool? You're not even copper. Years ago everything was copper screws and right here. I think it's too expensive now. That's why the the wire is aluminum. Yeah. And then you got to throw like this like paste on it. It's like for conductivity. Yeah, you're right. Cuz copper's too expensive. Yeah. Even adjustable wrench.

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