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Understanding the Benefits of Aluminum Wire in Power Transmission

Aluminum wires have over standard copper wires is that they are very light. While a 16-gauge aluminum wire will need to have nearly 1½ times a larger cross section than copper wire to pass the same current, it still ends up being 2 times lighter than the copper wire. Get more info at http://www.aaluminum.com/aluminum-wire/aluminum-wire-for-sale.html

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Understanding the Benefits of Aluminum Wire in Power Transmission

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  1. Understanding the Benefits of Aluminum Wire in Power Transmission

  2. Understanding the Benefits of Aluminum Wire in Power Transmission Versatile and Flexible  Aluminum wire is not only versatile but extremely flexible as well. It is also a very good conductor of electricity, which makes 10- gauge aluminum wire a great choice for power transmission lines along with copper.

  3. Understanding the Benefits of Aluminum Wire in Power Transmission Lightweight  Another significant advantage aluminum wires have over standard copper wires is that they are very light. While a 16-gauge aluminum wire will need to have nearly 1½ times a larger cross section than copper wire to pass the same current, it still ends up being 2 times lighter than the copper wire. This makes aluminum wires a natural choice for overhead power lines where weight is an important parameter for a power line that transmits high voltage power over long distances. Being lightweight, aluminum wires place minimal weight on the grids while increasing the distance between consecutive grid pylons. This helps shorten construction time while reducing energy transmission costs. Plus, aluminum wire prices are less hefty than standard copper wires.

  4. Understanding the Benefits of Aluminum Wire in Power Transmission Excellent Insulation  Power companies looking for aluminum wire for sale will be happy to know that aluminum wire has excellent insulation properties that help transfer large amounts of electricity over long distances without the risk of electrocution and other similar accidents. Aluminum creates an oxide covering over itself when heated. This covering protects the aluminum wire from external properties. This causes aluminum power transmission wires to have a lifespan of at least 40 years with minimal damages.

  5. Understanding the Benefits of Aluminum Wire in Power Transmission Affordable  Increasing global power consumption continues to burden power grids across the globe. The urge to meet this demand more often than not results in overloads and faults in the power lines as well as grids. The replacement of cables and the construction of new lines can turn out to be quite expensive. The affordability of aluminum wires helps combat this issue due to the fact that they last a lot longer than copper wires.

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