Came across solid strand aluminum for a hot water heater yesterday in a new home construction house. 30 amp, 8 gague wire. Is this OK? I thought it was odd using solid strand in new home construction.
Tyler
Was the house wired with MC AP cables or type NM?
That was my guess too. If it’s MC-AP then it’s fine, that aluminum conductor can just be cut off at the connector.
It was all type NM.
Tyler
I think that might be a bond wire going to the WH although if #8 the size is incorrect. Did it terminate on the pipe or in the wiring compartment?
Can you post a pic of the top right of the panel above the main breaker?
It was actually for dryer- looking back on my notes
Tyler
