Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Drive mfrs recommendations for MOTOR cables ?

No it just means they weren't aluminum wire in the first place. I can
assure you that you haven't soldered Aluminum to connectors, at least
not with out a great deal of effort. I assume you have used tinned
copper..

Garry

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Date sent: Wed, 01 May 2002 21:13:45 -0000
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Drive mfrs recommendations for
MOTOR cables ?
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> --- 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
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