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History
Most electrical wiring is copper. In the early 1960’s the price of copper began to rise and aluminum wiring was commonly used for residences from the mid-1960s through the mid-1970s. There are several million homes in the US with aluminum branch circuit wiring.
The Problem
There is no problem with the aluminum wire itself within the walls; […]

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If the electrical panel in your home is a Federal Pacific Electric “Stab-Lok” panel then there is a real fire hazard in your home!
Federal Pacific Electric “Stab-Lok” service panels and breakers are a safety hazard and can fail to trip in response to an overcurrent situation, leading to electrical fires.
The breakers may also fail […]

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