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Why does your copper wiring turn black?

Copper wiring can turn black due to oxidation, which occurs when the copper comes into contact with air and moisture. This chemical reaction forms a layer of copper oxide on the surface of the wire, giving it a black appearance. It is a natural process and does not affect the conductivity or performance of the wiring.


When you wire a stove top with aluminum wiring can you do it with copper house wiring?

If you are asking can you connect aluminum wiring to copper wiring, the answer is yes. With one provision. You must cover the connection with a special compound prior to putting on the wire nuts. This compound is available at Lowe's and Home Depot and Ace.


How much electrical wiring is copper?

Most electrical wiring is made of copper due to its high conductivity and flexibility. Copper is preferred for electrical wiring as it can efficiently carry electricity while being durable and resistant to corrosion. However, there are also some electrical wiring products made from aluminum, which is a less expensive alternative with slightly different properties.


What metal is good for electrical wiring?

For most applications ... where the wire has no function other than to join the components that accomplish the purpose of the circuit ... the best metal to use for wiring would be the one with the smallest resistivity. That would be silver. A big part of the reason that we usually settle for copper is because it is only second best as a conductor and is a lot less expensive than silver.


Why is gold not used as an electrical wiring?

Too expensive, it would be stolen (as it is there are people stealing copper electrical wiring, and copper is much cheaper than gold).