On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 1:59 PM, Paul Koning <paulkon...@comcast.net> wrote:
> > I haven't see aluminum-rated devices in hardware stores in many years. Be > careful: typically they will be labeled either as "copper only" or as > "CU/AL". But that doesn't mean "copper or aluminum" -- it means you're > allowed to user copper-clad aluminum. That's a hack type of wire that was > adopted for a while after the plain aluminum was discovered to be a Very > Bad Idea. It's not quite as bad but there is really no justification for > its existence, and indeed it is no longer the current practice. > Copper-clad aluminum can be used with copper without much trouble, but the > wire is thicker and it breaks more easily. > Hmm... if this is to be believed then you can use these for aluminum wiring... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-Duplex-CO-ALR-Outlet-Ivory-R51-12650-00I/100357026 "CO/ALR switches and outlets are required anywhere aluminum wiring has been installed." Although I agree with you... I wouldn't want to knowingly sign up for a house with aluminum wiring because improperly repairing the wiring could result in just as much fire risk as if you didn't do any repairs at all.
