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U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20207 July 10, 1998
Dr. Jesse AronsteinConsulting Engineerc/o General DeliveryGalway, NY 12074
Re: Twist-On Connectors for Aluminum Wiring
Dear Dr. Aronstein:
In answer to your recent inquiry, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff does not consider the use of the twist-on connector (including the Ideal No.65) to be a suitable repair for aluminum wiring in residences.
Acceptable repairs are those identified in the CPSC publication "Repairing Aluminum Wiring" (copy enclosed).
Sincerely,
William H. King, Jr.
DirectorDivision of Electrical Engineering
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