Is this wire all 100% copper? (or copper plated aluminum)
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Copper, I've never seen an extension cord made out of stranded copper coated aluminum, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there. Doesn't sound like it would be very flexible and I'd think the Amp. rating would be lower for aluminum.
960235
While I would have to destroy my own cable to really find out, I'm reasonably sure it is probably a stranded copper wire. I can't imagine it would be otherwise but I'm not 100% positive.
764265
Hello Guang, In our product description we state this cable is UPT (unshielded twiested pair) CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum). Thank you for your question. Taylor W. VIVO
1293612
Looks like just copper to me....it works very well..buy it you won't regret ...
81195
Hello John,This cable is 95% copper braid with 5% shielding. The cable is not "certified" CL2 rated.Please let me know if you have any further questions.Thank you,Taylor W.VIVO
1802250
I haven't stripped one of the wires down to see personally, but it's in the description and the text that it is pure copper and not CCA.
337214
Copper.....I had to change the male connector , the only reason I know for sure....Your getting your money's worth on this cord.
1686492
I believe that it is indeed copper. When I put my home theater system together, the strands looked like copper to me.
523746
connection wires are made of copper but metal strips are made of one copper and other steel!!
1167319
Thank you SG; I mistakenly thought this was the copper core, not the aluminum. Everything else you stated is spot on though. Thanks for the help!
743741
Yes 100% aluminum even the 3 pieces which are the ports are aluminum so careful not to screw brass or steel fittings too tight. Use Mylar tape or a good pipe dope
987505
Why do you think they are aluminum? I don't think that's correct or I would have noticed. I believe you are mistaken. I haven't seen anything with aluminum wiring in decades.
2153240
Copper clad aluminum. They did not make it clear in description but it works fine so far. I know because I chopped it down into two sections of cable.
1346943
Not copper it's alumn with copper on it. but it does the job , actually if you check the overhead power by PG&E most of them are pure alumn and they are permanent this you only use in a few seconds so what's the concern of having pure copper if it will only drive the cost like 3x or more.
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The coating is plastic, and is not biodegradable. It will discolor; it may stiffen, but I don't expect it to corrode or erode. What's important is that the copper is not exposed to the elements; if you are terminating the wires outdoors, make sure you don't expose too much copper, and be sure to use outdoor-quality equipment. (I have this wire going through a hole in my basement wall above my sliding door and out to Bose outdoor speakers, below my deck. Works fine so far."
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Can't say for certain. The manufacturer's web site does not state the metal used for the wires. From the cord I have, it seems heavy enough to have been made of copper -- and looking at the semi-translucent ends -- it looks like the wires are copper. But I can't say so with absolute certainty. I note that the manufacturer's web site shows approval by a huge number of standards organizations -- so if you look up the UL specs, it may state the wire used. Of course, you can contact the manufacturer (Conntek) and ask them...
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Hello Guang,In our product description we state this cable is UPT (unshielded twiested pair) CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum). Thank you for your question.Taylor W.VIVO