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Default aluminum wiring

That new receptacle needs to be approved for aluminum wiring. The right
thing to do is make sure each receptacle is approved for AL, and tighten
the screws periodically. Or splice a copper pigtail on the ends of the
AL wire with a special wirenut or clamp that is made for mixing CU and AL.

BTW, this is only a problem with small gauges of AL wire. The big stuff
(#8 and larger) is OK, so you don't need to worry about the electric
range circuit, etc.


It is also prudent to clean the wires first and put an antioxidant on them.