Question, does the vintage of the aluminum wiring matter on whether it gets reported since the issue was with the old alloy?
So it still gets reported the same as the problematic alloy even though it it a different product without the same issues. Nothing like elevating a non-issue and raising doubt for the potential buyer.
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I’m sure most agree. SoP needs updating.
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I am sure this is to protect the inspector (and Internachi) from having to definitively identify the exact wiring contained within the inspected home. Can any inspector here say that they have the ability to positively identify the age/metallurgic compounds of the wiring in any home?
That would be the job for an experienced electrical contractor, IMO.
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My guess is that they’re all copper neutral conductors. Some more photo’s would likely confirm that.
A valid point, but a house built from mid 70s or later would not have the problematic alloy. Even realtor.com lists the date of construction.
But how does one really know…for sure?
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If these were actually aluminum, could they be called out as undersized? They seem to be the same size as the definite copper conductors in the pic. Maybe it would make sense to call them out as possible aluminum and if so, undersized, and an electrician should evaluate further?
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This is my reason why they’re likely not aluminum. They appear to be #14 AWG, #12 AWG would be the minimum size permitted and these conductors do not appear to be #12.
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Maybe spooled circuit cable. Sold with plastic/nylon insulator coating.
Back in the 1960s and 1970s , many homes were built with aluminum electrical wiring. Due to a copper shortage linked with the Vietnam war, using aluminum as a viable alternative made sense at the time because of this material’s availability and lower cost over copper wiring.
It can be hard, but trace the wire and see if you can find rating or type on it.
Newer solid Al can be fine…
That said those look too thin, and tinned copper is a possibility.
Tinned copper had a rubber insulation. The house was built in 2007.
I agree, it’s not tinned copper for the reason you’ve mentioned. Copper can have varying degrees of “copper” color. If the OP ever comes back with some more photo’s we can know for sure if these conductors are actually all copper as they appear to be.
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Don’t hold your breath! 
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