Aluminum Body Panel Conductivity.
Supposedly my new Chevy Silverado has an aluminum hood. I haven't verified with a magnet yet but I have noticed an interesting phenomenon: The snow melts off the hood and front fenders when the eng...
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If you check the wiring coming into your house from the electrical company it is almost for certain aluminum. Aluminum is cheaper wire than copper for a given amperage and works just as well if used as intended.
The problem with the fires was nothing to do with the aluminum, it was disreputable contractors saving a buck or so per outlet and using designed for copper receptacles with the aluminum wire. Of course it is against code, but it was commonly done and I guess they paid off the inspectors or whatever (I know on my street there are houses with original aluminum wiring and brass screw receptacles)
The problem with the fires was nothing to do with the aluminum, it was disreputable contractors saving a buck or so per outlet and using designed for copper receptacles with the aluminum wire. Of course it is against code, but it was commonly done and I guess they paid off the inspectors or whatever (I know on my street there are houses with original aluminum wiring and brass screw receptacles)
