Aluminum Body and Lightening
Aluminum wiring was band many years ago because it can cause house fires when arching. This is what happened when lightening hit an aluminum body Ford pickup. :E Clicky
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A gasoline fire burns at 1500F
Carbon steel melts at 2600-2800F
Aluminum alloy melts at 1200F
The conclusion drawn was the aluminum truck was destroyed because of electricity from lightning conducting through an aluminum body vs a steel body. Really???
Carbon steel melts at 2600-2800F
Aluminum alloy melts at 1200F
The conclusion drawn was the aluminum truck was destroyed because of electricity from lightning conducting through an aluminum body vs a steel body. Really???
