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Ideal Industries Twister Al/Cu Wire Connector Model 65 Purple Aluminum Copper Twist-On Box of 100
Model: IDL-30-265
Ideal Industries Twister Al/Cu Wire Connector Model 65Professional-Grade Aluminum-to-Copper Connection SolutionThe Ideal Industries Twister Al/Cu Wire Connector Model 65 delivers professional-grade...
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Ideal Industries Twister Al/Cu Wire Connector Model 65 Purple 10-Pack with Antioxidant Compound
Professional Aluminum-to-Copper Connection Solution
The Ideal Industries Twister Al/Cu Wire Connector Model 65 delivers reliable aluminum-to-copper connections with pre-filled antioxidant compound that prevents oxidation of aluminum conductors. This purple-coded connector features a live-action square-wire spring that expands and contracts with aluminum wire, ensuring secure connections while preventing aluminum corrosion. Each connector includes swept wings and hexagonal head design for easy installation by hand or with standard nut driver.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Pre-filled Antioxidant Compound: Prevents oxidation of aluminum conductors for long-lasting, reliable connections
- Live-Action Square-Wire Spring: Expands and contracts with aluminum wire to maintain secure connection integrity
- Swept Wings & Hexagonal Head: Enables easy installation by hand or with standard nut driver for professional efficiency
- UL Listed to 486C & CSA Certified: Meets rigorous safety standards for professional electrical applications
- N.E.C. Section #110-14(b) Compliance: Specifically designed for code-compliant aluminum-to-copper connections
- Purple Color Coding: Provides clear identification for Model 65 connector specifications
Technical Specifications
- Deparetment: Electrical
- Product Group: Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup: Plugs
Professional Applications
- Residential Electrical Installations
- Commercial Building Wiring
- Industrial Facility Connections
- Electrical Panel Upgrades
- Service Entrance Applications
- Branch Circuit Connections
- Professional Electrical Contracting
Why Choose Ideal Industries Quality?
Ideal Industries delivers professional-grade wire connectors with UL Listed and CSA Certified quality standards. The Twister Al/Cu connector line represents decades of engineering excellence, providing electricians with reliable connection solutions that comply with N.E.C. requirements and deliver long-term performance in demanding electrical applications.
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Connectors
- Package Quantity:
- 10
- Product Type:
- Connector
Ideal Industries 30-765 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the Ideal Twister Model 65 purple wire connector to splice aluminum to copper?
That is exactly what the Twister Al/Cu Model 65 is built for. It ships pre-filled with antioxidant compound so the aluminum conductor does not oxidize inside the splice, and it is intended for code-compliant aluminum-to-copper connections under N.E.C. Section 110-14(b). A standard twist-on connector without the compound is not a substitute for this job.
2) How many connectors come in the Ideal 30-765 purple Model 65 pack?
Ten connectors per card. That is a small-count pack sized for a service call or a handful of device boxes on a panel upgrade, not for stocking a full rewire. If you are standardizing aluminum-to-copper splices across a building, order multiples.
3) Do I need a special tool to install the Ideal Twister Al/Cu connector?
No tool is required. The Twister Al/Cu has swept wings and a hexagonal head, so you can drive it by hand or run it down with a standard nut driver on the hex when you are making a lot of splices or working in a tight box.
4) What does the purple color on an Ideal Twister wire connector mean?
Purple identifies the Twister Al/Cu Model 65, Ideal's aluminum-to-copper connector, part number 30-765. Ideal color-codes twist-on connectors by model, so on a job where several connector types are in the same pouch the purple body is how you tell the Al/Cu splice apart from an ordinary copper-only wire nut.
5) Why does an aluminum wire connector need antioxidant compound?
Bare aluminum forms an oxide film at the connection, and that film raises resistance and heats the splice. The Model 65 comes pre-filled with antioxidant compound so you are not applying paste separately, and its live-action square-wire spring expands and contracts with the aluminum conductor as it cycles hot and cold, keeping the mechanical connection tight over time.
6) Is the Ideal 30-765 Al/Cu connector OK for a residential aluminum branch circuit repair as well as commercial work?
Both. The Twister Al/Cu Model 65 is used on residential aluminum branch circuits, commercial building wiring, industrial connections, panel upgrades, and service entrance work. It is one part number for the aluminum-to-copper transition across all of those, which is what makes it worth standardizing on if you maintain older aluminum-wired buildings.
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