Is this hydraulic crimping tool for copper and aluminum wires recommended for repairing aluminum wiring?
No. But given the difficulty people in some areas have finding qualified aluminum wiring repair electricians, connectors, and tools, here some IFs If this tool is or has been independently tested and demonstrated as capable of producing the same quality of connection as the two currently recommended connectors If this tool accepts the AMP TYCO COPALUM crimp connectors or another connector that is tested and recommended by the US CPSC (there are no others as of this writing) If this tool and the connections it makes have been or are tested independently and are then recommended by the US CPSC THEN having another aluminum wire repair method would be a boon for the AL wire repair topic. This tool is Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 800-444-3353. We recommend that before using it for aluminum electrical wiring repairs you call the company to ask the questions listed above. Until those safety conditions are met we do not recommen
