Definitions: A - Rough electrical
aluminum wire
aluminum wire is a legacy wiring option for electrical systems. aluminum wire is lighter and less expensive than copper, but does not conduct as well. It also breaks easily and requires special receptacles and switches. Special techniques are required to maintain system integrity when repairing, upgrading or modifying aluminum wire electrical systems - be sure that a licensed professional performs all work.
References - aluminum wire
See the following for additional aluminum wire information:
- Electrical Safety Workbook Fermilab, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Electrical Work on Residential Property - What you should know before work begins Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Outdoor Electrical Safety Check - Tips For The Safe Outdoor Use Of Electricity United States Federal Citizen Information Center, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Construction Site Work, Site Utilities and Substructures Databook McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition, May 2001, Sidney M. Levy, ISBN 71360212
- NFPA's Residential Wiring Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 3 edition, December 2008, H.B. Stauffer, P.A. Rosenbuerg, ISBN 763752606
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