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All power distribution goes over aluminum lines, the wires from the power company to your service drop are likely aluminum.
The problem with aluminum wire is the junction points. Improper termination, splicing, non conducive aluminum oxide film on all wire exposed to the atmosphere and aluminums low melting point made it dangerous. It burned down a lot of homes in the 1970s and 1980s.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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