TYCO COPALUM CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
720-299-4706
Denver COPALUM Certified Electrical Contractor using the patented COPALUM™ crimp method. Recommended by the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission (CPSC) is as effective in hazard mitigation as a complete, much more expensive, copper rewire.
COLORADO ELECTRICAL LIC # 0103100
WHY AL WIRE?
Aluminum wire is much cheaper and lighter than copper wire and during the Vietnam War copper was not only much more expensive but quite hard to find. Aluminum Wire was used in the construction of many residential homes without the full realization of the potential hazard presented at each connection point.
Aluminum's unique properties can lead to the degradation of connections over time, posing potential fire hazards in residential settings. A key electrical safety principle underscores the danger of high temperatures, particularly concerning the overheating of connections under heavy electrical loads, such as those from appliances like hair dryers or portable heaters, especially prevalent in homes constructed during the mid- to late-1960s. Although the prevalence of aluminum wiring for branch circuits declined after 1973, many older homes still retain this wiring, now showing signs of aging. While not all homes with aluminum wiring are at immediate risk of fire, owners of properties built between 1965 and 1973 should ascertain whether their home contains aluminum wiring and if any associated hazards currently exist. Notably, larger sizes of aluminum wire used for feeders and service drops (stranded wire) generally do not present significant issues.