finanhomeservi... This video will compare each of the solutions available to you when it comes to making a decsions on what to to if you have a home with aluminum wiring
A connector product called "alumiConn" is what I used. They are not cheap, but after installing them, I never had another outlet start smoking. Before installing them, I had 2 or 3 outlets that failed due to the aluminum wire. Nothing is perfect, but I was well satisfied after more than 10 years of NO problems.
There are a lot of nightmare photos on the net of the purple wire connectors melting when copper and aluminum are twisted together. Most of the homes in the Pond Mills and Glen Cairn areas were constructed with aluminum wiring and I know people are using non-aluminum rated switches and receptacles (Decora). There still are a lot of original switches and recs in service that are only AL/CU rated. Pull your faceplates off, tighten the connections once a year and check for heat damage.
Those are from a bad/corrosive environment. Competitor company started using the photos started using them in marketing material to push their product. They were sued.
I dont have the option to require... I only found out that my apartment has Aluminium wiring when I tried to fix a socket... and its already so corroded that I can't even put the socket back in without shutting off the power to my room and my dad's room... and oh yeah, my apartment is using like 18 gauge aluminium wiring to do two rooms.... I'm surprised this place hasn't burnt down already with the fuse panel having 30 amp fuses.
Found this video because a west end house I'm working in has about 50% Aluminum wiring. I was looking for a recommendation and I prefer the aluminum rated switches. Good video. Quick question.. They are getting a new kitchen, and will need their 220 oven outlet moved. Are those outlets available, and if not, a junction box with the Proper copper connections would equate to the same to meet code? Or does the connection need to be made near the appliance/outlet?
Not likeley. If unchecked or un properly wired to your house a fire can start. check your conections in your outlet and pannel box make sure you see no burnt out conections thats the big ticket right there. Make sure if you plan on re doing your outlets, ask your local eletricion company lows and home depo dont know shit.
He says right off: 55x more likely to start a fire. It's not stupid proof enough. And switches are designed for copper, as I understand it. I'd have a LICENSED electrician all over it, just to be sure.
The video mentions a typo print connection. It comes up later in the video as the best way to join al/cu. The closed caption clearly shows typo print but I can not find this anywhere on the internet. Could it be something else that I can research?
Use the right CO/ALR connectors, receptacles, switches and Penetrox, and aluminum wires can be just as safe as copper. Unlike smaller gauge copper wire, aluminum wire is absolutely intolerant of poor workmanship at any point of installation.
All house have some aluminum wiring in them most fuses boxes have aluminum service feeds and most fuses box buss bars are aluminum. The major utilities use aluminum wire all the time. It is not copper that you see on utility poles but aluminum. In some case it is better than copper. The thing is aluminum wiring is not that bad of a problem and those wires will be changed out over time. Look at nob and tube wiring it is a open conductor and if you Intelsat over it you would be vary likely have a fire. You can get arc-fult breakers this will reduce the risk of fire. Most fires of this type are caused by other things Like circuit over load and damage cords. Nob and tube is being replaced slowly but it is going.
It was just marketing at the time. A bunch of large fires got blamed on aluminum wiring, but in reality, it was just the crappy wiring job or overloaded circuits. I've seen near fire situations and all involved copper and not aluminum. All the electrical fires in CU wired houses and no one is crying for that to be changed.
Thank you. I was just informed by an insurance company they will NOT insure the home I'm buying because of aluminum wiring. Seems from a couple of reviewers on this site its ill-informed government making decisions again.
It's an expensive and invasive job that can take days. However, it is absolutely worth it if you are very concerned with safety like myself. If my future house has aluminum wiring, I am willing to put off getting a new car for an extra 6 months to a year, refinancing the house, or even miss out on vacation opportunities, just to make my house a lot safer because I do not want to risk a fiery disaster that can total my house or worse.
Great straight forward video. One of the best if not the best explaining realistic options for homeowners.
Great educational videos series for lay people. Thanks!
A connector product called "alumiConn" is what I used. They are not cheap, but after installing them, I never had another outlet start smoking. Before installing them, I had 2 or 3 outlets that failed due to the aluminum wire. Nothing is perfect, but I was well satisfied after more than 10 years of NO problems.
There are a lot of nightmare photos on the net of the purple wire connectors melting when copper and aluminum are twisted together. Most of the homes in the Pond Mills and Glen Cairn areas were constructed with aluminum wiring and I know people are using non-aluminum rated switches and receptacles (Decora). There still are a lot of original switches and recs in service that are only AL/CU rated. Pull your faceplates off, tighten the connections once a year and check for heat damage.
Those are from a bad/corrosive environment. Competitor company started using the photos started using them in marketing material to push their product. They were sued.
Great information thank you
What are the chances to find a local video when researching this!
This presenter is good, not just for as local boy ;]
I dont have the option to require... I only found out that my apartment has Aluminium wiring when I tried to fix a socket... and its already so corroded that I can't even put the socket back in without shutting off the power to my room and my dad's room... and oh yeah, my apartment is using like 18 gauge aluminium wiring to do two rooms.... I'm surprised this place hasn't burnt down already with the fuse panel having 30 amp fuses.
Found this video because a west end house I'm working in has about 50% Aluminum wiring. I was looking for a recommendation and I prefer the aluminum rated switches. Good video. Quick question.. They are getting a new kitchen, and will need their 220 oven outlet moved. Are those outlets available, and if not, a junction box with the Proper copper connections would equate to the same to meet code? Or does the connection need to be made near the appliance/outlet?
Wher I can purchase plugs and switches approved for aluminum and copper and what is the cost?
How likely is aluminum wires to cause a fire? Thanks!
Not likeley. If unchecked or un properly wired to your house a fire can start. check your conections in your outlet and pannel box make sure you see no burnt out conections thats the big ticket right there. Make sure if you plan on re doing your outlets, ask your local eletricion company lows and home depo dont know shit.
He says right off: 55x more likely to start a fire. It's not stupid proof enough. And switches are designed for copper, as I understand it.
I'd have a LICENSED electrician all over it, just to be sure.
The video mentions a typo print connection. It comes up later in the video as the best way to join al/cu. The closed caption clearly shows typo print but I can not find this anywhere on the internet. Could it be something else that I can research?
TYCO is the name you’re looking for.
Sorry, “TYCO crimp connection” is what he’s saying.
Use the right CO/ALR connectors, receptacles, switches and Penetrox, and aluminum wires can be just as safe as copper. Unlike smaller gauge copper wire, aluminum wire is absolutely intolerant of poor workmanship at any point of installation.
Yup, not "stupid proof enough!"
.thank you Vietnam War shortage. Lol
$15k to rewire the home entirely 13 years ago… I’m getting quoted $17k for copalum method in 2024. Smh…
All house have some aluminum wiring in them most fuses boxes have aluminum service feeds and most fuses box buss bars are aluminum. The major utilities use aluminum wire all the time. It is not copper that you see on utility poles but aluminum. In some case it is better than copper. The thing is aluminum wiring is not that bad of a problem and those wires will be changed out over time. Look at nob and tube wiring it is a open conductor and if you Intelsat over it you would be vary likely have a fire. You can get arc-fult breakers this will reduce the risk of fire. Most fires of this type are caused by other things Like circuit over load and damage cords. Nob and tube is being replaced slowly but it is going.
It was just marketing at the time. A bunch of large fires got blamed on aluminum wiring, but in reality, it was just the crappy wiring job or overloaded circuits. I've seen near fire situations and all involved copper and not aluminum. All the electrical fires in CU wired houses and no one is crying for that to be changed.
Thank you. I was just informed by an insurance company they will NOT insure the home I'm buying because of aluminum wiring. Seems from a couple of reviewers on this site its ill-informed government making decisions again.
How do you know it is not nickle plated copper?
you cut the sire and see if it's solid all the way through.. or you tell by how easily it bends. aluminum bends much more easily that copper.
I've never seen a tamper resistant CO/ALR receptacle, anyone else?
And people in America think it takes 15 minutes to rewire a house
It's an expensive and invasive job that can take days. However, it is absolutely worth it if you are very concerned with safety like myself. If my future house has aluminum wiring, I am willing to put off getting a new car for an extra 6 months to a year, refinancing the house, or even miss out on vacation opportunities, just to make my house a lot safer because I do not want to risk a fiery disaster that can total my house or worse.
@@davidperry4013 Look out for 1968-1972 builds. In US, Vietnam caused a copper shortage.
50 times more likely then copper wiring believe it or not
BEFORE co/alr devices were manufactured. Not anymore.
We don't fool with aluminum. Lol. Rip thar cr*p OUT.