Are these cables made of copper or aluminum?
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These cables are made of copper-coated aluminum wire. No question about it. What is worse, I think, is that the crimps in the clamp handles have no strain reliefs. Since aluminum does not handle repeated flexing, I would expect to see eventual failures at the crimps. I have no doubt this product will perform well with limited use, but I would not buy it if you expect to use it frequently.
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.
350916
Coleman's website does indeed say copper equivalent for "cable gauge." It also says CCA for "conductor stranding," which stands for copper clad aluminum. It is an aluminum wire with a copper outer layer.
350917
Any booster cables under $100 are copper coated aluminum, it's that simple.
350918
Coleman's website says they are copper equivalent .....whatever that means?
539372
While I did not cut it open to verify, I am sure this is NOT copper. If it was, the manufacturers would have stated that fact somewhere on the label and description. They do not state the type of metal used for the wires anywhere. Many use copper coated aluminum wire.
1728839
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
1941182
I'm not sure the kit says specifically, but based on the weight and malleability I'd assume they are aluminum.
290312
As of December 2014 the Amazon description states: "Material: CCA - Copper Clad Aluminum (The top of the cable where the data transfers is copper and the base metal is aluminum)".
1686491
This is pure copper wire and it works great. No aluminum at all. Just braided copper.
1382670
Everything but the internal cable is aluminum. The cables are to prevent the steps from falling into the water when adjusting the level.
1475811
Hello Rina,Thank you for your e-mail. These are aluminum. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with.Kind Regards,ElsieCustomer Service RepresentativeS&S; Worldwide
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It's been several years since I installed my kit, so I don't remember what the wire looks like. I remember that when I bought them, the seller said the wires were aluminum coated copper. Although I don't have any way to verify. That being said, it is a quality set of cables, powering a 1200 watt 2-channel with no issues since installation 3+ years ago.
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Hey Wareren, .. ok, I took a knife too one of my connectors; though it all looks like copper, I was however, able to cut a surface layer off identifying aluminum. Weight also doesn't line up with what would the weight of 25' of copper cables. I will note, they have worked fine for the occasional use that I had need of them. I still really like the quality connectors, all the rubber, and the carrying case is of better quality than I expected. Personally at this price point & again, for what I'm using them for, I would buy again. Note: Though these are called "commercial duty", I would not buy them for commercial use! Hey Wareren, .. ok, I took a knife too one of my connectors; though it all looks like copper, I was however, able to cut a surface layer off identifying aluminum. Weight also doesn't line up with what would the weight of 25' of copper cables. I will note, they have worked fine for the occasional use that I had need of them. I still really like the quality connectors, all the rubber, and the carrying case is of better quality than I expected. Personally at this price point & again, for what I'm using them for, I would buy again. Note: Though these are called "commercial duty", I... » Read More Hey Wareren, .. ok, I took a knife too one of my connectors; though it all looks like copper, I was however, able to cut a surface layer off identifying aluminum. Weight also doesn't line up with what would the weight of 25' of copper cables. I will note, they have worked fine for the occasional use that I had need of them. I still really like the quality connectors, all the rubber, and the carrying case is of better quality than I expected. Personally at this price point & again, for what I'm using them for, I would buy again. Note: Though these are called "commercial duty", I would not buy them for commercial use! « Show Less
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No they are not. They are copper plated aluminum wire, the jaws are solid copper. If these were 100% copper they would be a great deal at $100. Copper is three times as dense as aluminum and costs about 5 times as much per pound. If these were all copper you would have about $60 in raw copper(at by the truckload prices) and they would weigh close to 20lbs also.
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They're metal. I would have guessed aluminum, but they're ferrous so probably some alloy.
371664
I believe they are tin or a similar alloy. Aluminum is not a good electrical conductor. The rails are hollow and can be deformed if you step on the track.
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Not sure, but I believe they are solid copper - one of the threaded holes stripped out too easy to be steel.
2248050
Hey Wareren, .. ok, I took a knife too one of my connectors; though it all looks like copper, I was however, able to cut a surface layer off identifying aluminum. Weight also doesn't line up with what would the weight of 25' of copper cables. I will note, they have worked fine for the occasional use that I had need of them. I still really like the quality connectors, all the rubber, and the carrying case is of better quality than I expected. Personally at this price point & again, for what I'm using them for, I would buy again. Note: Though these are called "commercial duty", I would not buy them for commercial use!
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.
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Hi, I don't know the answer to that, I would ask the seller. I will say however these are extremely well made cables, not like most of the cheaply made cables you see most of the time.