Aluminum wire fire

[Richard W. Washington]

More proof a fire extinguisher should be a part of every ones tool collection.

Back in inspection school they took us all out to this late 70's, early 80's dump and the fpe panel caught on fire and fire dept was called. What a learning experience eh? Since one of my classmates was a fireman he had one in his back seat so it saved the home. Ever since that experience I've kept one in my truck.

Thanks for the attachment .

[Barry Adair]

Aluminum wire fire 7/3/08 3:54 PM right back at you asshole!

My fan club adores me

Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day!

[pabrioux]

Originally Posted by badair

Just got this Email from a fellow inspector posted here with his permission
See updated PDF

Hey Guys,

Conducted an inspection yesterday on a 1960’s house in Dallas. Bank owned. Aluminum wiring. The whole nine yards. Anyway, thought I was going to have to call the fire department. During my sampling of outlets to check wire connections, had an outlet and wires arc and start a small fire in the box. See pictures attached. Anyway, what I’ve read about “pig tailing” as unreliable was demonstrated yesterday. Obviously turned power off to property and alerted selling agent immediately. Also,

I’ve also attached a document with some updated information about aluminum wiring I thought you might be interested in. That’s it, stay safe!

Regards,


Brian Bassett, TREC #6581
Wall-2-Wall Home Inspections
817.721.4778 (cell)
brianbassett@tx.rr.com
www.wall2wallhomeinspections.com

I realize that this is a bit of an old thread, but though that the thread title fit well with this website I found while surfing around the Internet (had an aluminum wired house for inspection on the weekend). For the record, I did recommend further investigation after removing a sample number of receptacle and switch cover plates.

There are a couple big statements on that page if you read the whole thing.

Paul-Marc

[tdietrich1]

He opened energized outlets? If I owned the home, any 'fires' caused I would hold him 100% liable.

Point is becareful, if it was broken but unburned before your arrival, and it's burns after you get there, guess who is getting the blame.

tom

[pabrioux]

Originally Posted by tdietrich1

He opened energized outlets? If I owned the home, any 'fires' caused I would hold him 100% liable.

Point is becareful, if it was broken but unburned before your arrival, and it's burns after you get there, guess who is getting the blame.

tom

Hi Tom,

Not sure if your comment was meant to me or for the original thread/story. In any event, if I see aluminum wiring all I do is remove a sample number of switch/receptacle cover plates to see if they are meant for aluminum wiring or not (I may be wrong but I've always thought that that is what we were supposed to do when we see aluminum-remove a few cover plates to visually examine for proper CO/AL hardware). I don't pull anything out as indeed, that could start trouble.

Thanks,

Paul-Marc