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Aluminum Branch Wiring

Aluminum Branch Wiring is a electrical defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. A recognized fire hazard that affects insurance and negotiation — present in the region's 1970s housing.

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Aluminum Branch Wiring is a electrical defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. A recognized fire hazard that affects insurance and negotiation — present in the region's 1970s housing.

Field Evidence

What we find.

Aluminum Branch Wiring as found on a south-central Minnesota inspection

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What causes aluminum branch wiring?

1965–75 homes wired with solid aluminum branch circuits; connections loosen and overheat over time.

What we check

Panel and device terminations, signs of overheating, presence of approved remediation (e.g. COPALUM/AlumiConn).

Why it matters

A recognized fire hazard that affects insurance and negotiation — present in the region's 1970s housing.

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