Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
XHHW may be a better (though more expensive) choice given it's
higher UV resistance and heavier jacket.
http://www.distributorwire.com/blog/index.php/wire-cable-products/xhhw-wire/
My open wire line is made out of #4 stranded aluminum XHHW. (Way
cheaper than copper). It has now been out in the elements for
15 years and is still going strong.
Rick N6RK
#4? Is that a typo? Seems a little bodacious for open wire line.
Weight should be okay since it is aluminum.
I realized a long time ago that if beams could use aluminum tubing, wire
antennas could use aluminum wire.
Good call.
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