Material problems

New materials — new problems
New building materials are constantly being introduced. Some have worked out well and transformed the building industry. Here's information on a few that didn't work out.

Federal Pacific Electrical Panels and Circuit Breakers
http://www.allabouthomes.com/FedPacPan.pdf
https://inspectapedia.com/fpe/FPE_Stab_Lok_Hazards.php

Aluminum Branch Circuit Wiring
https://inspectapedia.com/aluminum/Aluminum_Wiring_Hazards.php
https://inspectapedia.com/aluminum/Aluminun_Wiring_Repair_US_CPSC_Pub_516.php

Polybutylene (PB) Plumbing Pipes
http://www.polybutylene.com
http://www.polybutylene.com/myths.html

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