Commonly used among home builders and many electricians are aluminum and silver. Though upgrading or installing your wiring system offers a few options many industry professionals are recommending copper for their electrical wiring in recent years, however. Consider using copper for its many benefits that we at Burley Electrical Services would like to take the opportunity to share today, no matter if you are freshly building a custom home, or you simply need a rewiring done for an older home.
Copper is a Good Conductor of Electricity
One of the best electricity conductors is copper. The electricity is conducted with electrical wires, and they carry it the various locations. Both silver and aluminum capable of conducting electricity, however, copper just does it more efficiently. The electric system in your home performs better with copper than it would with other options because it is the best conductor.
Over time, copper has proven to stay secure. Where the other options, over time, will slip out of place, copper stays in place during the installation. If in the event the wire is not secure, it can potentially cause serious hazardous conditions as well as the added expense of repairs that might be needed and eventually, the replacement.
Why is Copper Used for Electrical Wiring?
Installation is simple. Copper wiring does not get oxides on the surface. It can be pulled through tight spaces with ease since copper can be bent and fit around obstacles more readily. Making the overall installation process simpler for electricians, copper easier as it is easier to strip than other options as well.
Copper is durable and has flexibility. During the installation process, the electrician bends, twists, and manipulates the wiring in order to get the electrical wiring to fit in tight places and maneuver around obstacles. Especially when compared to other options, copper is very flexible and can take on a new shape rapidly and easily. As it is bent and twisted, unlike copper, other wire has a tendency to get brittle or lose integrity. Ultimately, the copper stays in place, which offers more peace of mind when needing repairs or adjustments for the years ahead.
Copper wiring is fairly compatible. You optimize the performance of the appliance because modern appliances are manufactured with copper wiring as well, since copper is compatible with the wiring in most appliances. Because the copper is compatible, it is safer to use, whereas other options may not be compatible with some appliances.
Copper has a very high melting point. Another concern you should bear in mind is that wires have a melting point. Typically, when the wiring reaches its melting point, electrical fires, burnouts and other issues arise. You significantly reduce the likelihood of such catastrophic events from even taking place because of copper’s melting point is far high. The wiring typically melts when the power surges are especially high. As a result, many electricians prefer to use the copper for the safety benefits it provides.
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Call in the professionals of Burley Electrical Services and let our experienced and certified electricians get your home wired with copper wiring when your home requires a rewiring, or you are building a home. Contact Burley Electrical Services today for quality and efficiency.
