I don't know that I would call it a conversion. I don't know that I would explain it to tenants either. "Hey guys, your home is 55 times more likely to have an electrical fire than most folks." isn't a selling point. Pig-tailing attaches a copper wire to existing aluminum wires in hopes that the copper will stay more securely attached under the terminal screws of switches and outlets because it expands less. I don't know that it does any good. Experts say it does. Experts used aluminum wire in the first place. Good luck.
Hey All!
We are preparing to bid and execute an aluminum wiring conversion to pigtailing. The electricians are asking great questions, and residents will be next!
* Who moved residents' furniture from in front of outlets? The residents?
* If the residents were supposed to move it, what did you do if it wasn't moved (It's not like sealcoating where you can tow their couch! :silly: )
* How did you explain it to residents - does anyone have notices they are willing to share?
* Does anyone have a scope of work they are willing to share?
Other suggestions, problems, things we should consider?
THANKS to ALL!