Is multistrand aluminum wiring safe and up to code in branch …
2017年3月15日 · I heard that aluminum wiring is bad. Do you check for it? "Multi-strand aluminum wiring is approved by building codes and regularly used for service cables (the main electric wires coming into the home’s panel) and for wiring to major appliances, such as air conditioning condensers..." I am confused about this aluminum wiring thing.
Replacing outlets/switches and aluminum wiring (Home Depot, …
2014年10月16日 · I have a 1975 condo that has aluminum wiring. I replaced all the outlets and switches with those decora ones, but didn't realize they were rated for copper only. I initially connected everything incorrectly by attaching the aluminum wire directly to the switches/outlets, including GFCIs, but I am going to fix it now. Couple things to note:
Can't find insurance company to insure home with aluminum …
2015年5月20日 · The danger is a little over hyped in my opinion and homes have had aluminum wiring for decades with no problem. and yes I know this is an old thread. Everything being said, I would still avoid buying a home with electrical wiring because of the insurance headaches and extra possible cost associated with it.
Aluminum Wiring in My Home (Sun City, Sun City West: home …
2013年1月21日 · There are several upgrades or repairs available for homes with pre-1974 aluminum branch circuit wiring: - Completely rewiring the house with copper wires. - "Pigtailing", which involves splicing a short length of copper wire (pigtail) to the original aluminum wire, and then attaching the copper wire to the existing electrical device.
Homeowner's Insurance - Aluminum Wiring (Enfield, Rocky Hill: …
2010年10月21日 · Old wiring is considered a fire risk in any town. Insurance companies hate that. $4000-$8000 rewire entire home. 3 Major benefits from that.
Aluminum Wiring in Our Home--Dangerous? (appliances, how …
2010年9月13日 · We bought our home from an old lady who did NOT keep up her home. Upon inspection, we were warned of the aluminum wiring. The lady did not make a financial concession; rather, she claimed to have pigtailed. However, we don't know what to trust with this electric. When we moved in, we installed approx. 22 high hat lights.
Aluminum Wiring in House (apartment complex, loan, buy) - Long …
2010年2月3日 · I knew this after the inspection. When the inspector pulled some of the outlets, he said they were pigtailed but he did not have time to go through all the outlets which is understandable. I've been in the house for 3 months and concerned about the aluminum wiring (not knowing if all outlets, switches, etc. are pigtailed).
Aluminum Wiring (house, home inspection, dangerous) - Houston
2012年9月25日 · Aluminum supply wiring is common in homes back then. Our first house built in 82 had it, and we had one wire short out and drop the supply to the house in about 92 or 93. We had to have new underground service lines run from the easemant to the power meter.
Aluminum wiring? (sales, housing, insurance, percentage) - Real …
2009年6月5日 · Does anyone have any experience buying a home with aluminum wiring? Apparently it can be a fire hazard, and the only 2 options to properly correct the problem are (1) a costly repair or (2) rewire the whole house - the cost of both are actually not that far apart.
DIY pigtail conversion for house aluminum wiring (washer, furnace ...
2019年8月15日 · The Aluminum wiring can be converted to copper at each box DIY pigtail conversion for house aluminum wiring (washer, furnace, paint) - remodeling, decorating, construction, energy use, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, building, rooms - City-Data Forum