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Not exactly, but I would avoid it if practical.
Electrical wiring has to be done in a special way and many people who wire houses don't know or do it the correct way. If it is not done properly is can start house fires. Copper wiring does not have this problem.
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What common metals are used for electrical wiring?
Copper and aluminum (or copper clad with aluminum) are often used in wiring. New aluminum connection is now limited to use service-connections by some electrical codes and can no longer be installed for branch circuit wiring.
When you wire a stove top with aluminum wiring can you do it with copper house wiring?
If you are asking can you connect aluminum wiring to copper wiring, the answer is yes. With one provision. You must cover the connection with a special compound prior to putting on the wire nuts. This compound is available at Lowe's and Home Depot and Ace.
How do you deal with old household aluminum wiring?
Is there such a thing? old wiring is usually copper and the scrap value is quite high.
The abbreviations COALR stands for?
Copper Aluminum Revised. These letters will appear on switches and electrical outlets where Aluminum wiring has been installed.
Is aluminum wiring the cause of many serious house fires?
No. Poor wiring practices are the cause of many serious house fires.
What common metals are used for electrical wiring?
Copper and aluminum (or copper clad with aluminum) are often used in wiring. New aluminum connection is now limited to use service-connections by some electrical codes and can no longer be installed for branch circuit wiring.
House wiring materials with their functions?
this is not copper or aluminum
When you wire a stove top with aluminum wiring can you do it with copper house wiring?
If you are asking can you connect aluminum wiring to copper wiring, the answer is yes. With one provision. You must cover the connection with a special compound prior to putting on the wire nuts. This compound is available at Lowe's and Home Depot and Ace.
What metal is used for car car wiring?
Copper is almost always used in car wiring.
Do 1969 Kit mobile homes have aluminum wiring?
Yes, most of them do.
How do you deal with old household aluminum wiring?
Is there such a thing? old wiring is usually copper and the scrap value is quite high.
Where and why do you commonly use aluminum in buildings?
Aluminum is commonly used for flashing and for siding. Aluminum wiring for house wiring has fallen out of favor because of fire hazards resulting from improper installation and maintenance but it is still used for entrance cables. Aluminum can also be found in ducts, vents and window frames. Aluminum is used because it is corrosion resistant and relatively inexpensive.
The abbreviations COALR stands for?
Copper Aluminum Revised. These letters will appear on switches and electrical outlets where Aluminum wiring has been installed.
Is aluminum wiring the cause of many serious house fires?
No. Poor wiring practices are the cause of many serious house fires.
Why is the breaker tripping when you turn on the oven?
An electrical short in the wiring, or a defect in the oven itself. Have it checked out by a qualified technician.
Does your 1971 Kit mobile home have aluminum wiring?
all 71 kits do
How much electrical wiring is copper?
Copper holds a 92-percent market share of electrical wiring in building (8 percent aluminum).
