Are the wires in these booster cables solid copper or copper plated aluminum?
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According to some reviewers, they are made of COPPER COATED ALUMINUM wire. The specified weight is also the same as other COPPER COATED ALUMINUM cables, 7.4lbs.
1998223
Wires have all been made of copper for the past 50-60 years. Prior to that there have been different mixtures involving aluminum but there's no such thing as being incompatible just because its a different metal.
1852736
I believe they're 14 gauge. They're pretty thick. Not sure what you're asking in regards to soldering. The wires are soldered inside the housing. I don't recall if you can access them. I installed this on my boat for phone charging.
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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...
350915
The cables are multi-strand copper conductors, and appear to be copper or copper clad jaws. The spring mechanism for the jaws uses a steel spring.
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I don't know the copper by volume specifications but I would say that the cable did not have the appearance of aluminum. I bought this product for my house and have typical cable lengths around 40 ft. Applications include Cisco VOIP with video service, Skype, Dropbox and WebEx. I can't see any difference in performance from this cable to the product I purchase at Lowes and Home Depot. I've run http://www.speedtest.net/ and got expected results.
978094
I think they are hard plastic and then the prongs are metal... Hopefully that gives you the answer you are looking for.
1842736
Yes it is solid copper. It can be used for dish network, however, it is not officially dish network approved.
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Hello Joseph, In the product description we mention that the cable is unshielded twisted pure copper. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you, Taylor W. VIVO
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There is no doubt in my mind that it is copper. I've worked with copper wires all my life and I know it when I see it. You can purchase it with confidence.
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I have the product in front of me. Each of the 8 wires is solid CCA (copper clad aluminum) wire and insulated. 4 twisted pairs of 2 wires each.
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I got this from Advance Auto site so I can't verify it for accuracy..... Q: Solid copper wire or copper clad aluminum wire? Asked on 9/21/2014 by Nick from United States Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer CUSTOMER CARE A: Hi Nick, happy to assist you! They are solid copper wires. Answered on 9/23/2014 by Solomon
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I received cables that were copper coated aluminum. Apparently after getting good reviews they started to get cheap like the other sets they sell.
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There are no markings on the wires. My guess it is about 8-10GA They are nicely terminated and soldered.
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THERE IS NO COPPER IN THESE WIRES, not sure what it is. See my review below.
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The wiring is copper. We've had this light for over a year now, and have been very happy with it - no problems whatsoever.
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I think they were all copper inside except the blue ground wire. It's been awhile ago that I bought this and installed it, hope I was somewhat helpful