In article ,
Simon Avery wrote:
EM| The cable has multiple strands, perhaps about 7, and is made
EM| by Pirelli. I couldn't see a type code on it. It seems quite
EM| chunky, but I'm surprised to see that it is not made from
EM| copper, but is probably steel. Outwardly, it looks like
EM| regular grey T&E, but is more amenable to bending.

If it bends easier than copper then it's aluminium.

But stranded copper 7/0.29 does bend easier than 2.5 solid - especially if
rubber.

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*Frankly, scallop, I don't give a clam

Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn