Aluminum wiring is all around you and is safely used in many applications every day. However, problems arise with aluminum wiring used for branch circuit wiring in homes between the 1960’s and 70’s. Branch circuit wiring is the wiring that runs from the breaker box to the receptacles/outlets and to the various lighting switches and fixtures.

In these cases, aluminum conductors were attached to devices and quite often these devices are not approved for use with aluminum wiring, and that is where the problem resides. Aluminum expands under load and contracts back to its original size when no current is running through the conductor or wire.

This constant expansion and contraction can loosen up the connection to the electrical device, or connector. Examples of such devices are plugs or receptacles, switches, wire nuts etc. By utilizing a UL Listed connector such as AlumiConn®, you can reduce the hazards of aluminum wiring. AlumiConn® also allows you to change out devices, unlike the crimping method that some recommend.

OnTime can repair your aluminum wiring and allow you to change your device color or style without having to completely re-do your aluminum repair project.