Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Approves AlumiConn®
April 14, 2011 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO – King Innovation’s AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lug has been approved by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) as a long-term repair method for aluminum wiring.
In a unanimous vote, members of the Commission decided that the AlumiConn lug will be added to their list of products approved for aluminum wiring repairs. AlumiConn meets the agency’s standards to prevent the fire hazard caused by Aluminum wiring. The CPSC Publication No. 516 will be updated to reflect this approval of the AlumiConn connector. To read the official CPSC report, click here. King’s AlumiConn connector has also recently been acknowledged by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation as an approved aluminum wire repair method.
Manufactured in O’Fallon, MO by King Innovation, AlumiConn is a lug style wire connector designed as a permanent repair for aluminum wiring in homes and commercial buildings. An affordable option for aluminum wiring repair, AlumiConn is often preferred to other methods by Electricians and homeowners. As an aluminum wire is inserted into the AlumiConn lug, it is coated with a thin layer of silicone grease to provide resistance from oxidation. When the set screw is tightened down it compresses the surface of the wire, which breaks up any surface oxides and provides a secure mechanical connection. In addition, the AlumiConn connector itself is constructed using tin plated aluminum, which relieves any issues related to dissimilar metals. AlumiConn is UL Listed to meet US and Canadian specifications, declared dependable and economical by independent tests, and now approved by the CPSC.
For more information on AlumiConn, click here.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla Nuts™ Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
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For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
Know the Code White Paper Now Available
May 16, 2011-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO – King Innovation® has released a FREE informational white paper to help educate Electricians, Distributors and Electrical Inspectors of changes in the National Electric Code. Specifically, this “Know the Code” document instructs industry professionals on how to remain within the code requirements when working in wet and damp locations. Find it HERE.
The free “Know the Code” document provides a solid answer to the question “what is a wet location” and “what should I do when I come across a damp location.” It ensures that professionals who follow the 2008 and 2011 code will have all the information and tools they need to pass inspection. For example, the NEC outlines a damp location as an exterior location that is only partially protected, or an interior location that is subject to moderate degrees of moisture. King Innovation’s “Know the Code” clarifies that, by code, a wet location is any location that is underground, in concrete slabs, unprotected, exposed to weather, etc.
Through extensive research into the 2008 and 2011 NEC Handbook, it has been determined that when making a splice in a wet or damp location it is not suggested but required that a UL 486D Listed splicing method be used. The goal of “Know the Code” is to provide information to the industry, keeping professionals informed of all requirements in order to reduce the risk of electric shock, corrosion, and product failures. Knowing and following these requirements helps keep employees safe on the job.
This paper is a simple document that is easy to read, but the valuable information contained could save hours of labor fixing an incorrect or failed job! It’s something that no electrical industry professional should be without. CLICK HERE to download your free copy today.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla Nuts™ Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock™ with SmartGel™, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities. For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
