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Also, if you are really determined to use the Al wire, use lots of "no alox" I think it's called. It's a special goop that you put on the connection to reduce oxidation build up which is the big problem. I've got Al wiring in my house. I hate it. When we moved in every wall socket in the place was replaced with the correct co/alr recepticles. Even with that, I occasionally get one that stops working. I take it apart, clean the wires and put it back together tightly. I've seen sparks come out of a socket that has oxidized over time. It's exciting to say the least.