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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 6:48 am
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Originally Posted by Loren Pechtel
I don't think aluminum has been used for a long time. They thought it was a way to save money, experience showed it was a bad idea and we're back to copper.
There's nothing inherently bad about aluminum wiring. The problems arose because people didn't understand enough about the properties of the aluminum wiring being used. So, it would corrode or expand/contract and slip loose.


Originally Posted by cordelli
Simply not at all true. Maybe five decades ago when two prong outlets (and aluminum wire) were common, but I don't even think you can easily buy ungrounded outlets anymore. Grounded outlets were pretty much standard since the late 60's are are pretty much code just about every where now.
Grounded outlets (NEMA 5, I think) are the standard and have been for quite some time. Also GFCI within 6 feet of water sources, or outside.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 6:54 am
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Just call maintenance and make sure to turn off the rooms man supply.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 8:48 am
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Originally Posted by mikajones29
Just call maintenance and make sure to turn off the rooms man supply.
Uh, wrong forum.
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 7:25 pm
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Originally Posted by BigLar
Uh, wrong forum.


BTW - I checked out this morning. It was an okay stay. The place seemed to be overrun by the world's oldest profession.
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