Re: Drive mfrs recommendations for MOTOR cables ?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:

> Why would you use aluminum wire? It was used in the US during a
> copper mine strike, and a lot of houses burned down. It is still

used

> in power line entry cables, with special connector hardware. If you
> don't use the correct connectors, you will have unreliable

connections.

> Of course, you can't solder it.

Does this mean that Al wires are not commonly found now? I am no
EE/chemist, so when I see cables that are whitish in color instead of
brown, I assume they are Al, and I seem to come across them quick
frequently? Plus I have managed to solder them so connectors, etc so
far?

Would this mean that for safety consideration, I would now have to
replace all those whitish colored cables with copper?

Thanks

keongsan