Joe wrote:
grant6607 wrote:

My house was built in the 70's and as a result was fitted with aluminum
wiring. I want to pigtail all the outlets, switches and lighting with
a small copper piece. As I understand it, this will help with problems
of oxidization and over heating.

I am finding mixed information on the best way to do this. I know there
is an anti-oxidization paste i should be using but can't find if there
is a special type of connector needed?

Is there a special connector required for aluminum to copper
connections?
Is there a preffered brand of anti-oxidizing paste?

Thanks so much for any advice!!!!!

-- Grant


Wouldn't it make better sense to rewire the house to current codes with
all copper? Given this situation there may be a price break on your
fire insurance, and for sure the peace of mind. Modernizing could (and
should) also include GFCI outlets and more robust wiring runs. Your old
system was temperature rated at 60C IIRC, while newer insulations are
rated 105C today. Many older 240V installations as well used ungrounded
3 prong sockets which should be 4 prong now, with 2 hot wires, one
neutral and a ground.
Sure it might set you back some $$, but it beats coming home to a pile
of smoldering rubble.

Joe

Hmmm,
Give me one instance of house burning down with Al wire. Properly done,
it's not that bad. My last house where we lived for 20 years had Al
wire. Never had any trouble. If it's done shoddy, then it's different.
But shoddy work with copper wire is not any better. Knowing what/how to
do using proper parts is the key.