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| Bruce & Lois Nelson 2005-06-17, 11:34 pm |
| In the thread "Weird Electric Hand Drill Problem", George Nuetzel suggested
that the problem might be loose wiring in an outlet, especially if aluminum
wiring had been used.
Unfortunately, this is an all too common occurrence, and continues to be a
source of fires (heat generated by arcing between the loose wire and the
screw contact.
If you have aluminum wiring, and you know how to do so safely, you need to
ensure that the screws on all outlets, switches, and light fixtures are
snug. As George said, tightening screws is just a temporary fix, so, while
you are doing that, check to see if the device is approved for aluminum
wiring. It will be clearly marked on the back. If it is not marked for
aluminum conductors, it is not approved. Save yourself a fire: replace
unapproved devices promptly. If you are not comfortable doing it yourself,
find the money for an electrician. It could be your life or your child's
if you try to ignore it.
Bruce
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| Jeffery Davis 2005-06-19, 11:26 pm |
| another thing that should be done when ever working with aluminum wire is
coat the wire with a product called NOLOX you will probably need to go to
an electrical supply to find it. While it does not negate the need to check
the connections it helps both lubricates to get better tightening and it
inhibits oxidation. Watch that the wire does not become to thin at the
connection point.
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| Bruce & Lois Nelson 2005-06-20, 6:26 pm |
| Thanks Jeffery.
I have seen NOLOX or NOALOX in Home Depot and Rona stores in Toronto,
Canada.
Bruce.
"Jeffery Davis" <jayd328@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> another thing that should be done when ever working with aluminum wire is
> coat the wire with a product called NOLOX you will probably need to go to
> an electrical supply to find it. While it does not negate the need to
check
quote:
> the connections it helps both lubricates to get better tightening and it
> inhibits oxidation. Watch that the wire does not become to thin at the
> connection point.
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