Single strand aluminum??

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Never have seen this type before. Aluminum wiring for the dryer was single strand, but a heavier gauge (6 or 8 perhaps??). Breaker above uses stranded aluminum, which is what I normally see when aluminum wiring is used. House built in '89. Comments? I don't think there's any concerns, however, would appreciate any feedback/insight.

I realize pics aren't the greatest.

[Sean Fogarty]

The single strand would have the same issues as smaller gauge aluminum. I would report it.

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Thanks, Sean. Anybody else have any feedback/insight??

[gbeaumont]

Personaly I wouldn't be reporting it, firstly the problem with single strand back between 1965-75 really only affected the 12-14 awg branch circuits, secondly the formulation of the alloys was changed in the mid 70's to relieve the problem, a home build in 1989 could not contain suspect aluminum wiring.

Regards

Gerry

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Thanks Gerry, that's kind of what I was thinking. Have you (or anyone else) ever seen this type before??

[gbeaumont]

Originally Posted by jfrederick

Have you (or anyone else) ever seen this type before??

Yes but very rarely

Gerry

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Thank you. Have a great Easter holiday!

[John Allingham]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

Personaly I wouldn't be reporting it, firstly the problem with single strand back between 1965-75 really only affected the 12-14 awg branch circuits, secondly the formulation of the alloys was changed in the mid 70's to relieve the problem, a home build in 1989 could not contain suspect aluminum wiring.

Regards

Gerry

Gerry
Do you have a link on that. I didn't know aluminum was an alloy.

[gbeaumont]

Originally Posted by jallingham

Gerry
Do you have a link on that. I didn't know aluminum was an alloy.

Here you go John

http://www.southwire.com/commercial/...eliability.htm

The stuff from the 60'-70's was 1350 alloy which was replaced with 8000 series alloy

Gerry

[John Allingham]

Thanks Gerry, I never knew that.

[Larry J. Michael]

Good info Gerry

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jfrederick

Never have seen this type before. Aluminum wiring for the dryer was single strand, but a heavier gauge (6 or 8 perhaps??). Breaker above uses stranded aluminum, which is what I normally see when aluminum wiring is used. House built in '89. Comments? I don't think there's any concerns, however, would appreciate any feedback/insight.

I realize pics aren't the greatest.

ZRequ


My State SOP requires me to report any Single Strand AL Wires.......

Oddly enough so does the INACHI SOP......

J. and report the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring, if readily visible

Better call it out........

[gbeaumont]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

ZRequ


My State SOP requires me to report any Single Strand AL Wires.......

Oddly enough so does the INACHI SOP......

Better call it out........

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing

Regards

Gerry

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing

Regards

Gerry

If you want to tell people to disregard the INACHI SOP that is fine with me Gerry...

I just assumed reading your reply you were not familiar with what the INACHI SOP actually said.......

I follow my State SOP and we are required to call out Single Strand Al wiring, period.....

Because I seem to have a little more knowledge of the INACHI SOP than you is no reason to be sad my friend....

[Bill Smith]

Excellent info Gerry (as always) Thanks -