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What do you make of the branch wires? alum. or alum. coated copper? house was built mid-late 70's. thanks for the input.
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Aluminum in the seventies Scott.

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Its aluminum, tin coated copper has a fabric braided insulation and would be in older homes.


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Wires appear to be Aluminum.

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i meant tin coated....i have aluminum on the brain so that's what came out.
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I am concerned at the sight of SOLID aluminum conductors on a 30A breaker, since the minimum for 30A is 8ga aluminum, and that ought to be stranded.
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I am concerned at the sight of SOLID aluminum conductors on a 30A breaker, since the minimum for 30A is 8ga aluminum, and that ought to be stranded.
They used to make 8 gauge solid Aluminum wire, I'm not sure if they still do.
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