Does anyone on either list have any experience with or knowledge of Griffith RV Service in Oklahoma City, OK? I am considering having this shop replace a dented segment on my '93 34' Excella prior to listing it for sale in the spring. I spoke with the owner this morning by telephone and he was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to spend time on the phone discussing the issue. My first impression was very positive. Any positive or negative (if any) comments would be appreciated. Please respond Off-list if you have anything less than positive to say. Thanks for your assistance. Harvey Barlow Lubbock, TX WBCCI # 1171, WDCU, VAC ----- Original Message ----- From: Wayne A. Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 10:03 PM Subject: [VAC] Re: Airstream Aluminum Wiring > 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]> > > > > > 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to > > http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > > > > If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary > original > > text from your reply. > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to > http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > > If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original > text from your reply. > > > To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original text from your reply.
