Electric Cable

[danchip]

We recently had an elderly relatives house rewired and on the bill it says non copper cable.

Can any one tell me what kind of cable was used if its nit copper

[Buenchico]

It's probably aluminium. It's cheaper than copper but it's not suitable for long distance runs (as it has a higher resistance) or for use in flex (as it's too brittle). However it's ideal for situations where it's to be used over relatively short distances and kept in a fixed position, such as when wiring homes.

[danchip]

Thanks, i did wonder. I just thought it odd that he took away all the old copper wiring and left some old and new aluminium wire