However, typical household wiring. Electrical outlets, switches, and even twist-on connectors, which can be found. Aug Dear Jerry: I am hoping that you will discuss aluminum wiring in your. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
UL) lists these devices especially for use with aluminum wire, although they can be used with copper or copper-clad wire. UL standards on aluminum wire and related devices used.
For direct connection to aluminum or copper wire. Double wipe ground contacts ensure long-term ground retention. Nov Recent minor fires have occurred when electrical devices such as switches and receptacles (plugs) that were designed for use with copper wiring.
Pigtailing aluminum wiring is safe. When aluminum wiring was first used the connection points on electrical equipment such as panel board breakers, receptacle and light switches etc had copper.