Aluminum Wiring = Fire Hazard
Because of the high cost of copper, electricians began using aluminum wiring between 1968 and 1974. Determining that a house is wired with aluminum is not as easy as it may seem. You can start by determining if the electrical panel was installed during the period in which solid aluminum wiring could have been used. After that only a seasoned home inspector or a certified electrician should check to see if the wiring actually is solid aluminum and if that wire has caused heat damage...
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