Something that’s commonly seen in wiring since the 1970s is copper-clad aluminium (CCA) wire. This is basically what the name says: an aluminium core that is clad in copper, making it a bimetal.

Copper wire would work better because of superior thermal conductivity, but other types of solid core wire will work in a pinch. First hack is brought to us by [Erin Rose] – desoldering a ...

Typically, these insulated electrical conductors are made of copper or aluminum. Magnet wire is available in large and small sizes and may have a square, round, or rectangular cross-section. Products ...

one group of 7 has an aluminum-polyester wrapped overall shield with a drain wire, polyester tape over this shielded group, 3 coaxial cables, 25 AWG (7x33) bare copper covered steel, polyethylene core ...