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re: Aluminum wiring in a house
Posted on 4/24/21 at 8:25 pm to dragginass
Posted on 4/24/21 at 8:25 pm to dragginass
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Why?
Small conductors are prone to hitting high currents irregularly. The hot cold cycling causes the aluminum to "flow" and work loose from the connections. Poor connections get hot and cause fires.
You don't want #10awg or smaller in a home for these reasons.
This post was edited on 4/24/21 at 8:32 pm
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Posted on 4/25/21 at 1:49 pm to notsince98
My question was rhetorical. If the connections are proper, there is no reason to waste money and materials changing out aluminum wiring.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 5:29 pm to notsince98
Yea,I have Aluminum wiring. Changed to LED fixture Pulls less amps does not heat up as much so don't exspand and contract as much.Also put penatrox on all connection.The house is 60 years old if never had a problem. Just did this to make sure no problem.
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