Copper wire reigns supreme in the world of electrical wire, but aluminum wire is still commonly used as an alternative, such as in the case of high-tension power lines and in aluminum triplex wire, used for electrical service entry to structures. This short post will break down all of the relative advantages and disadvantages of […]

Aluminum wire is commonly used in place of copper wire for a variety of commercial and residential applications, due in part to several of the advantages that will be covered here. With that said, as with anything in life, it’s not all positive or negative. Let’s cover the advantages and disadvantages of aluminum wire. Weight […]