From: Farley Flud <ff@linux.rocks>
Subject: Re: Another Ridiculous Cable Problem
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On Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:04:34 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

>> 
> Never seen one yet.
> 

You haven't stripped enough cables.


> 
> But there is a reason why aluminium is avoided at all costs
> 

Did you ever hear of Copper Coated Aluminum? 

Many consumer "budget" cables use this material.  As I said,
the bean counters always trump the engineers.

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper-clad_aluminium_wire>



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