<![CDATA[Professional Investigative Engineers - Articles - ]]> http://www.callpie.com/articles en-us N/A sgoldwag@callpie.com Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:35:02 CST 20 <![CDATA[Possible Concerns with Aluminum Wiring]]> http://www.callpie.com/articles/articles/40/1/Possible-Concerns-with-Aluminum-Wiring/Page1.html Aluminum wiring was commonly used from about 1965 until about 1977 as an alternative to copper wiring. Aluminum (Al) was considerably less expensive than copper (Cu); thus, most homes built during this time frame have aluminum wiring.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), homes installed with aluminum branch circuits (manufactured before 1972) are 55 times more likely to have one or more connections reach "Fire Hazard Conditions" than a home wired with copper.

]]> no@spam.com (Stephen F. Biagiotti, SR., P.E.) http://www.callpie.com/articles/articles/40/1/Possible-Concerns-with-Aluminum-Wiring/Page1.html