I might sell my house and if inspected I want to be prepared if a buyer comments on it.

I have aluminum in my house and I am planning to change out outlets and switches with Alumiconn Plastic Standard Wire Connectors. Question is how big they arte and fitting into the box especially is there is power coming in and going out of that box would they fit? this and PARALLEL SPLICE UNINSULATED PRESURE CABLE CONNECTOR, Using these you need a Copalum crimper which I don't have. I understand they are expensive. I like to get anyone's take on this? the Alumicon connectors for 2=6.62 at lowes would need 25-30 (30*6.62=198.00)


These methods are as far as I know the only few ways that's approved by
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

thanks

Based on these standards, as of the date
of this publication, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) approves of
three methods for a permanent repair.4
1) Complete Replacement of Copper
Cable
2) COPALUM Method of Repair
3) Acceptable Alternative Repair
Method/AlumiConn
Connector

 

The cop-alum splice is a leased tool and only available to trained installers.

CO-ALR devices can be used with Al conductors.

The old Al material is brittle and breaks easily. The old boxes are small and it is hard to fit anything extra in the boxes.

 

I agree with PCboss, the CO/ALR receptacle is the way to go and they are also available at Lowes or any other big box, expect to pay about $3 for each device. The exposed aluminum conductor has corrosion and should be abraded with 400 to 600 grit silicon carbide wet or dry paper using antioxidant as lubricant and protection. You'll still need some AlumiConn connectors for the neutrals when changing switches.

 

Thanks Guys, I really appreciate the ideas. I also kinda knew these boxes were a little small. so most likely will need o chage those out too.. yuk

 

If you change out the boxes try to use the Smartbox that screws to the studs

 

Ok.. but why use these type?

 

You may be better off leaving things alone unless you have a real problem ,are you planning on getting a permit? On the disclosure form when selling property it asks if there has been any work preformed without a permit.
Just a thought.
Geo

 

Geo
I remember that when we had a real estate person come through...
sometimes best thing to do is do nothing...

thanks..