Licensed Master Electricians for Willingboro, NJ
Willingboro's Levitt-built housing has a known issue: aluminum branch wiring on a lot of homes built between 1965 and 1973. We've remediated it on dozens of houses in the township, and we know exactly what the inspector wants to see.
Aluminum branch wiring — the COPALUM and AlumiConn fix
Solid aluminum branch wiring expands and contracts more than copper. Over 50 years that loosens connections, oxidizes the conductor, and starts fires at receptacles, switches, and panel lugs. The two CPSC-accepted permanent fixes are a COPALUM crimp (which requires a manufacturer-certified installer and tooling) or an AlumiConn purple wire-nut splice. We use AlumiConn at every device location, retorque the panel lugs to spec, and provide a written remediation report your insurance carrier will accept.
Panel upgrades on Levitt floor plans
Original Levitt panels in Willingboro were 100A Federal Pacific or Pushmatic — both known-bad. The panel is usually mounted in a hallway closet or kitchen wall, which means the upgrade has to be neat. We replace in-place with a 200A Square D QO and reuse the existing wall opening with a proper trim ring so you don't end up patching a 4-inch border around a new panel.
Willingboro Township permit and inspection
Willingboro permits through the Burlington County Construction Office. Inspections are typically next-business-day. For aluminum remediation jobs we package the AlumiConn product data sheets with the permit application so there's no question about the listed splice device when the inspector arrives.
Why we don't 'pigtail' aluminum with regular wire nuts
Standard wire nuts are not listed for aluminum-to-copper splices. The dissimilar metals corrode, the splice heats, and the fire risk is the same as the original aluminum problem. Anyone telling you a $0.10 wire nut and some anti-oxidant paste is a 'fix' is wrong — and the inspector will fail it. AlumiConn is listed for the application and it's what we use, every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my Willingboro home has aluminum wiring?
Pull off a switch plate or receptacle cover and look at the wire. If the conductor is silver-colored and marked 'AL' on the cable jacket every few feet, it's aluminum. We can confirm in 15 minutes on a no-cost site visit. Most Levitt-built homes from 1965–1973 have it on at least some of the branch circuits.
Can I just have you replace all the receptacles with CO/ALR-rated devices?
CO/ALR receptacles are an option, but they don't address the splice points hidden inside boxes (where most aluminum failures actually start). The CPSC-recommended permanent fix is AlumiConn at every termination — receptacles, switches, fixtures, and the panel itself. We do it that way because it's what actually works.
Are you actually licensed in New Jersey, or just 'insured'?
Both. DK Electrical Solutions holds an active New Jersey Electrical Contractor license under a Master Electrician of record, plus general liability and workers' comp. We hand the license number and COI to any homeowner or GC who asks before we pull the first permit.