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Chose aluminum over copper for a 200 foot feeder run in a barn conversion last year... everyone said I was nuts.
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brian_smith614h ago
Shanelee's right, aluminum's fine if you install it right.
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the_nathan13h ago
My uncle's house has had aluminum wiring since the 70s with zero issues. It's one of those things where the initial problems got so much press that people still avoid it decades later. I see the same pattern with things like diet soda or nonstick pans, where an early scare creates a lasting fear even after the fix is well known.
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shanelee14h ago
Honestly, it's not that crazy. Aluminum works fine for feeders if you do it right. You just have to torque the connections properly and use the right grease. People get stuck on copper like it's the only way, but the code allows aluminum for a reason. Saved a ton of money on that long of a run, right? Bet it's working just fine.
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