aluminum wiring

[jtedesco1]

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[rmaday]

Originally Posted by jjones2

Observed aluminum wiring in a sub panel of a 16 year old house today. This is the first time I have seen solid strand in a newer house like this and I recommended review of connections and application of anti oxidant paste to terminals by a qualified electrician familiar with aluminum wiring. Looking for advice before I send report out.

John

I would eliminate the red portion.

Illinois makes it pretty clear what they want us to do ..

When, pursuant to the written agreement with a client, the electrical system is inspected, the home inspector shall:

1) Inspect the service drop, the service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways, the service equipment and main disconnects, the service grounding, the interior components of service panels and sub panels, the conductors, the over-current protection devices, installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles, the ground fault circuit interrupters;

2) Describe the amperage and voltage rating of the service, the location of main disconnects and sub panels, the wiring methods; and

3) Report on the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring and on the absence of smoke detectors.

[jjones2]

Originally Posted by rmaday

I would eliminate the red portion.

Illinois makes it pretty clear what they want us to do ..

When, pursuant to the written agreement with a client, the electrical system is inspected, the home inspector shall:

1) Inspect the service drop, the service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways, the service equipment and main disconnects, the service grounding, the interior components of service panels and sub panels, the conductors, the over-current protection devices, installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles, the ground fault circuit interrupters;

2) Describe the amperage and voltage rating of the service, the location of main disconnects and sub panels, the wiring methods; and

3) Report on the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring and on the absence of smoke detectors.

Richard,

Upon review of your post I have been recommending too many repair recommendations and should just refer it to a qualified professional.

I need to fix this before it gets me in trouble every time a buyer asks me "so how do I correct this..." trying to help has gotten out of hand I guess.

Thanks everyone for your help.

John