Hey Harvey,
I believe it was '66 to '68. Our '66 Trade Wind had a mixture of copper
and aluminum until we replaced it during our restoration.
Thanks to Bill Scott for urging me to do so. I had the interior skin off
anyway so it wasn't that much more work.
It is very likely that your Safari has aluminum wiring.
WAM
----- Original Message -----
From: Harvey Barlow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 4:27 PM
Subject: [VAC] Airstream Aluminum Wiring
> Comments like the ones made by Jim and Dr. G force me to ask the question:
>
> What years did A/Ss use aluminum wiring? More specifically, does my '66
> Safari have aluminum wiring?
>
> Harvey Barlow
> WBCCI # 1171, WDCU, VAC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> > NoAlox is a benefit but not a cure all for aluminum wires connected to
> > receptacles and switches not specifically made for aluminum wire. The
> > problem is that at any where near rated load the aluminum wire will
> > expand. When constrained by a brass screw the aluminum can only extrude
> > sideways out from under the screw. Then when the aluminum cools (it
> > expands and contracts more than brass) there's an instant loose
> > connection. That makes the joint heat more rapidly the next time. At a
> > MINIMUM all outlets and switches in aluminum wiring must be replaced
> > with outlets and switches rated for aluminum wire. Duplex receptacles
> > cost about $3 each at Lowe's or Home Depot. NoAlox should be used on the
> > replacement receptacles and switches.
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