Bill,
A few years ago around here they started using aluminum wire for houses to save on copper and money. After a few fires they changed the rules again and as of now you have to use copper wire to meet the regs.
I am glad that I grew up before the Govt. decided to take charge and keep us safe. I doubt is any tow people on the site have done as many dumb things as I did, but I had a lot of fun and am lucky to still be alive.
Ron
