“I have aluminium wire in my house. Is this for both CU and AL or CU only?”

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• The manufacturer states that this device is not compatible with AL wiring. However, it is compatible with copper-clad aluminum which is more typical for residential wiring than the plain aluminum used briefly before being condemned. Copper clad aluminum will look like copper so a visual inspection should tell. Even so, I would recommend a dab of anti-oxidizing compound on the contacts in those circumstances to be safe. If your branch circuit wiring is original AL (not clad) then you should replace it. If you are unsure of what you have now for branch circuit wiring, consider adding another circuit (copper) for this receptacle.

  Answered by Bubba454 8 years ago

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• Highly recommend electrician in dealing with aluminum wiring, and recommend getting rid of aluminum wire.

  Answered by Brook59 8 years ago

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• CU only it says that in instruction manual

  Answered by Discoray2u 8 years ago

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• Brian -- You can use this device with aluminum wire, but I'd recommend using a little circuit greese when joining the dissimilar metals.

  Answered by Rick 8 years ago

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• It does not specify on the packaging or on the website. I would contact the manufacturer.

  Answered by Bestbuyter 8 years ago

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