Jim -

I think you are right about the heat being the problem, not the shorts.  Bottom line has not changed: it is dangerous, does not meet code and should not be used.

On Mon, 15 Mar 1999 07:44:05 -0500, Jim Dunmyer wrote:

>Bob,
>I agree that *I* wouldn't use aluminum, but Airstream didn't share those sentiments in the
>late '60's.
>
>It doesn't necessarily "cause shorts", it causes hot connections due to oxidation and the
>physical movement during current applications. The movement causes connections to become
>loose, causing more heating, causing more movement, etc. You then get a fire. :-(