tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711549903890442918.post1879369234926108673..comments2023-05-30T05:57:03.989-04:00Comments on a North End Journal: Fear of Aluminum Warrior RobotsThe Dancing Cronehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661825713234722591noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711549903890442918.post-50633068629556450572011-10-08T17:13:34.021-04:002011-10-08T17:13:34.021-04:00I'm certain that we often hear this in a short...I'm certain that we often hear this in a shortened version, quite often, and usually from men! It's the word "Relax"! My husband said it shortly before electricity arced out of an electrical box where we were camping, and just before I threw my wooden clog aimed right at his head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711549903890442918.post-73779388973527904142011-10-07T09:02:52.585-04:002011-10-07T09:02:52.585-04:00I've heard these aluminum wiring stories for 3...I've heard these aluminum wiring stories for 30 years, but I've never actually heard of a fire that was said to be caused by this. The problems occur at switches and outlets, which may need to be replaced.<br /><br />Details at: http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDEQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.esasafe.com%2Fpdf%2FFlash_Notices%2F09-08-FL.pdf&rct=j&q=aluminum%20wiring&ei=GvaOTsq_JYn00gGs96A2&usg=AFQjCNEuImpb0o_DqwEjfILOkeO7f5R3fw&sig2=goEWNZyaCpoHn7SJczo0Tg<br /><br />I have aluminum wiring in my Florida hideout, and have not had any problems since buying it in 1989. If that's the only thing preventing you from making an offer on that townhouse, you might want to make your offer conditional upon the owners having the electrics inspected (and repaired if necessary), and provide you with the necessary certification.<br /><br />Wouldn't recommend bridges with winter coming on, even down there in the fruit belt.Doug Jamiesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352075007626093585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711549903890442918.post-42292583791121653802011-10-05T11:12:18.518-04:002011-10-05T11:12:18.518-04:00I'm contemplating living under a bridge somnew...I'm contemplating living under a bridge somnewhere.The Dancing Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661825713234722591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711549903890442918.post-42411813078158029012011-10-05T09:23:03.963-04:002011-10-05T09:23:03.963-04:00So I guess you'll have to find someplace witho...So I guess you'll have to find someplace without aluminum wiring. Happy hunting!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.com