On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 12:17 PM, Fred Cisin <ci...@xenosoft.com> wrote:
> > Almost half a century ago, there were attempts to use aluminium instead of > copper for house wiring. It did not go well. > No, it didn't! We looked at several old houses back in 2012 before we bought the house we're in now. Several of these houses were from the late 60's/early 70's and that concern was forefront in my mind with them. They still sell special outlets and switches compatible with aluminum wiring in the hardware stores.