aluminum wiringMany people ask if aluminum wire is safe and if it should be replaced. It is safe, doesn’t need to be replaced but it is good to be aware of the problems of aluminum wiring1. Aluminum wire is very soft. This creates local hot spots and overheating2. When aluminum wire rusts, it makes the wire […]
Problems with Aluminum Wiring
January 28th, 2020 · No Comments
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What You Need to Know About Aluminum Wiring
November 4th, 2017 · No Comments
http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com Have you had trouble getting insurance because you had aluminum wiring? Why and what is it. In this video Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina answers those questions. http://www,askthecharlotteinspector.com
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Charlotte Home Inspector Talks About Aluminum Wiring
May 15th, 2009 · No Comments
Aluminum wiring, used in some homes from the mid 1960’s to the early 1970’s, is a potential fire hazard. How safe is aluminum wiring? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fires and even deaths have been reported to have been caused by this hazard. Problems due to expansion, or more likely micro-fretting and […]
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