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AlumiConn TM aluminum to copper lug connectors [New in 2006, U.L. Listed, 2007 completed independent testing] available from King Innovation. Results of independent testing indicate that this product "... is predicted to have a high probability of failure-free long-term safe performance, PROVIDED THAT THE SETSCREWS ARE CAREFULLY TIGHTENED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION".

AMP TYCO COPALUM Copper-to-Aluminum Pigtailing Use the special AMP (now TYCO) COPALUM high pressure crimp connector and special tool to connect short copper wires to every aluminum wire end in the building, reconnecting the copper to the various devices (outlets, switches, lights) and splices.

Provided that special installation methods are used, 3M "Scotchlok" connectors were considered to be the best available alternative to the COPALUM crimp connector for pigtailing prior to availability of the AlumiConn. The 3M Scotchlok connector had shown the best performance in this application compared to other types of twist-on connectors. The testing has not been as extensive as for the COPALUM crimp connector, however. [This Repair Method is No Longer Recommended - June 2007]

Scotchlok Connectors

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" Homes wired in aluminum wire are 55 times more likely to have a fire hazzard than those that are wired with copper."

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Replacing all the aluminum wiring within your home is a guarenteed way to solve all the issues with aluminum wiring now and forever. Re-wiring is not always possible due to the type of house or affordable for everyone.

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