Connecting aluminium wires
Right after the stripping process, a thin, nonconductive oxide layer forms on the surface of aluminium wires. This layer must be removed in order to establish a conductive, gas-tight connection.
CONTA-CLIP screw connection terminal blocks allow you to connect aluminium wires to one or both sides.
We recommend preparing the wires in the following way in order to ensure the proper contact:
- Use a scraper to rid the wire end of the oxidized layer. Then immediately submerge it in Vaseline (a neutral, acid-free and alkaline-free substance) and quickly connect to the terminal block.
- Tighten the connection after a few days in order to ensure that it is still secure. Repeat this preparation process when you need to connect a new wire.
- Repeat this preparation process when you need to connect a new wire.