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In Canada it is used in service distributions. It cuts the cost of the service distribution by about 50%. Care has to be used when installing using the proper method to prevent oxidation but once installed there is no problem with it.
One type of cable used in a lot of projects is ACWU-90 C. It is approved for above ground and direct burial installations.
The proper amperage sizing has to be followed as a larger size is used for the same ampacity as copper.
It is not used in branch wiring. As a matter of fact I have not seen it at the wholesaler for about thirty years.
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∙ 7y agoFor housing wire in the US, NO. Some other countries may permit it however.
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Types of enameled aluminum wire?
enameled round aluminum wire enameled flat aluminum wire enameled square aluminum wire
Can you use aluminum wire to feed an electric range?
Yes, if the guage/current capacity is right. Make sure all the components that will connect to the wire such as outlet and breaker are approved for aluminum. Check your local electrical code to make sure it's allowed.
Is it legal to use aluminum wire for a stove or dryer in Florida?
aluminum wire violates code for any use anywhere in US. If this is true, why would aluminum wire be sold? I know it is used for service entrance.
Can you change from aluminum wire to copper wire in a new oven?
Copper is preferable to aluminum and the size of wire should be the same or the next size down if copper is used.
Which alloy material can be easily drawn into wire?
Aluminum and Copper Wire
Types of enameled aluminum wire?
enameled round aluminum wire enameled flat aluminum wire enameled square aluminum wire
Can you mix aluminum wire with romex in a junction box?
No, do not mix aluminum wire with copper wire.
What kind of metal is in an aluminum wire?
aluminum
Can you use aluminum wire to feed an electric range?
Yes, if the guage/current capacity is right. Make sure all the components that will connect to the wire such as outlet and breaker are approved for aluminum. Check your local electrical code to make sure it's allowed.
What is the aluminum wire equivalent to?
In the electrical trade aluminum wire is equivalent to copper wire as it is also used to carry current. To carry the same current as copper wire aluminum wire is up sized to meet the same ampacity.
What are the different kinds of barbed wire?
aluminum aluminum
Can aluminum be wire cut?
Yes you can wirecut aluminum
The development history of enameled wire?
The aluminum core magnet wire, as the name suggests, refers to the magnet wire with aluminum as the core.
Is it legal to use aluminum wire for a stove or dryer in Florida?
aluminum wire violates code for any use anywhere in US. If this is true, why would aluminum wire be sold? I know it is used for service entrance.
Can you change from aluminum wire to copper wire in a new oven?
Copper is preferable to aluminum and the size of wire should be the same or the next size down if copper is used.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used in a kitchen with aluminum wire?
Don't use aluminum wire inside the house.
Frequency of vibration for aluminum wire?
...will depend on the dimensions of and tension in the wire.
