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Old 6/2/06, 4:39 PM
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While inspecting inside the panel, pay special attention to the branch wiring if you see that the neutrals are solid Aluminum wires.


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Remember when we used to share tips here?


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Old 6/5/06, 1:41 AM
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WOW What a novel idea Thanks Brian!!! Sharing tips

Oh and BTW I learned my lesson on that all it took was missing aluminum at the sub panel and I now double check


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Old 6/5/06, 9:43 AM
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Panels have a lot to look at inside, its not a time to be in a hurry.

I like to inspect the panel early in the process to get an idea of what all is wired in the home and always take a few pictures.
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While inspecting inside the panel, pay special attention to the branch wiring if you see that the neutrals are solid Aluminum wires.
Or an unusual amount of pigtail type splices.


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Or an unusual amount of pigtail type splices.
Good one Bill. That always gets my atention.


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Check out the link on Aluminum and Knob and Tube wiring

Its added to my web site

http://www.esasafe.com/consumer/sn-001.php
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http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum/aluminum.htm

Here is a tip......some nice info on this site regarding Aluminum Wire.


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Check out the link on Aluminum and Knob and Tube wiring

Its added to my web site

http://www.esasafe.com/consumer/sn-001.php
Robert, ??


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ESA keeps changing the pages this one now links

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Flash%20N...7-04-01-FL.pdf
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ESA keeps changing the pages this one now links

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Flash%20N...7-04-01-FL.pdf

Knob and Tube
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Thanx Robert


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