The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Guy King wrote:
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With the price of copper as high as it is, we may yet see the return of
aluminium cable..

Copper plated, naturally.

Is that how they do it?

Serious and curious question...

When I was offered al cable it was aluminium core with copper coating,
and there was as much cu as there was al, so it wasnt plated. I
understand the problems with al cable, but have never heard any
convincing problem with this 50/50 stuff. It seems the logical choice
to me. Once people get past the simple minded 'well aluminium is bad'
and look at it a bit more thoughtfully.


NT