tomtheelder2020
Well-Known Member
Connecting a new bathroom fixture with 18 gauge aluminum wire to the original (1951) household wire that is pretty stiff so I am guessing 12 gauge. I connected the previous fixture (which had about the same gauge aluminum wire) just using wire nuts. After something like 10-15 years, both compact fluorescent and LED lights started to flicker and I figure that connection is the most likely culprit. I am replacing the whole fixture at wife's request. Surprisingly, Youtube not helpful on how to connect these very dissimilar wires. What do you recommend - other than solder*?
*which I have never done and don't want to make first try while on a step-stool holding a fixture above the vanity.
*which I have never done and don't want to make first try while on a step-stool holding a fixture above the vanity.