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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.
Can you mix aluminum wire with romex in a junction box?
No, do not mix aluminum wire with copper wire.
What Is A Twenty-Two Gauge Metal Wire?
A rather thin copper or aluminum wire.
What is the required wire size for 100?
A 100 amp service requires that you use AWG 4 copper wire or AWG 2 aluminum wire.
What Wire size for 225 amp commercial panel?
3/0 or250 aluminum
What are the mixtures in fuse wire?
tin lead alloybasically tin lead allows are used . but other metals which have low melting point and appropriate resistivity can be used
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 types of metal wire could you use to replace a normal fuse wire?
The common metals used in fuse elements are zinc, copper, silver, aluminum, or alloys. Bear in mind that, of them, copper has one of the highest melting points so is only used for specific high temperature fuses. For domestic use the alloy fuse is used.
What is the metal used for electric wire?
Copper and aluminum used for electric wires
What is it called when both aluminum and copper can be used for making wire?
an alloy
Which material is using for fuse wire?
zinc, copper, silver, aluminum, alloys or metals that have low melting point
What size copper wire is equal to 0 aluminum?
Copper wire gauge sizes are not equivalent to aluminum wire gauge sizes. The gauge sizes for copper and aluminum wires are different due to their differing electrical conductivity properties. It is not possible to directly convert a copper wire size to an equivalent aluminum wire size.
What is fuse wire made up of?
Normally aluminum, zinc, copper, or an alloy that will provide predictable characteristics and blow under the conditions the fuse was designed for.
What are the differences between copper and aluminum wire connectors?
Copper wire connectors are more conductive and resistant to corrosion compared to aluminum wire connectors. However, aluminum wire connectors are lighter and less expensive than copper wire connectors.
What type of wire material should be used for a 100 amp service, aluminum or copper?
Copper wire is recommended for a 100 amp service due to its higher conductivity and lower resistance compared to aluminum wire.
What type of wire material should be used for a 200 amp service, aluminum or copper?
Copper wire is recommended for a 200 amp service due to its higher conductivity and lower resistance compared to aluminum wire.
Why can't copper wire used as a fuse wire?
Metal with a lower melting point is preferred for fuse wire to reduce the risk of fire.
