DENNY'S ELECTRIC
Copalum Information...
Copalum Information...
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Between 1965 and 1973, one and one-half million homes were wired with old technology aluminum
branch circuit wiring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had research conducted
which shows that homes wired with aluminum wire manufactured before 1972 ("old technology"
aluminum wire) are 55 times more likely to have one or more connections reach "Fire Hazard
Conditions"* than is a home wired with copper.
The CPSC-sponsored research, laboratory testing, and demonstration projects identified only one
method of "repairing" existing aluminum wire circuits which meets their criteria... the AMP COPALUM
Connector. By Use of the COPALUM Connector, old technology aluminum wire is permanently
connected to a short length of copper wire. The copper wire is then terminated to outlets, fixtures and
appliances by use of approved methods.
branch circuit wiring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had research conducted
which shows that homes wired with aluminum wire manufactured before 1972 ("old technology"
aluminum wire) are 55 times more likely to have one or more connections reach "Fire Hazard
Conditions"* than is a home wired with copper.
The CPSC-sponsored research, laboratory testing, and demonstration projects identified only one
method of "repairing" existing aluminum wire circuits which meets their criteria... the AMP COPALUM
Connector. By Use of the COPALUM Connector, old technology aluminum wire is permanently
connected to a short length of copper wire. The copper wire is then terminated to outlets, fixtures and
appliances by use of approved methods.
Helpful Links:
The Zinsco Electrical Panel, Zinsco Circuit Breakers - Hazard Information Website
Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Electrical Hazards Website
Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Electrical Hazards Website
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