Because if the wire is "hot", that is, has electricity flowing through it, and you touch a bare wire, then YOU become the "ground" and complete the circuit. This will cause at the least a bad shock, and at the worst it will cause death. The "ground" wires are bare, but that is because they do not have electricity flowing through them unless something shorts out (ie a "hot" wire which is normally black or red in color touches a ground or neutral wire which is normally white. The "ground" wires are either bare or have a green coating.
No, the term "number one copper" usually refers to clean, unalloyed, and uncoated copper wire with no insulation. Electrical wiring typically consists of copper wire with insulation or coating, so it would not be classified as "number one copper" in the scrap metal industry.
Excessive heat can cause copper wires to become brittle and lose their ability to conduct electricity effectively. It can also degrade the insulation surrounding the wires, leading to potential short circuits or electrical fires. Heat can also cause the copper wires to expand, potentially compromising the connections within electrical components.
Insulation
In new construction, typically the wiring is installed first before the insulation. This allows for the electrical components to be safely and properly placed throughout the structure before the insulation is added to the walls.
Stop trying to steal copper wire.
PVC Coated Copper Tubes prevent corrosion and provide insulation, making them suitable for plumbing and HVAC.
PVC Coated Copper Tubes provide corrosion protection and insulation, enhancing longevity and efficiency in plumbing and HVAC systems.
depends on the size, type of insulation, quantity purchased?
No, the term "number one copper" usually refers to clean, unalloyed, and uncoated copper wire with no insulation. Electrical wiring typically consists of copper wire with insulation or coating, so it would not be classified as "number one copper" in the scrap metal industry.
Copper is : a good conductor, easy to work, and relatively cheap. And you use the insulation to help avoid shorts.
No.
Well insulation has a higher heat tolerance than copper. So melting it would DEFINITELY NOT be the way to go. If you can, snip a piece off and slip the rubber insulation off. If you can't, get a professional. wiring is not something you should play around with. and melting is definitely worse.
modern pennys are only copper coated
Excessive heat can cause copper wires to become brittle and lose their ability to conduct electricity effectively. It can also degrade the insulation surrounding the wires, leading to potential short circuits or electrical fires. Heat can also cause the copper wires to expand, potentially compromising the connections within electrical components.
Copper coins (though are more an alloy than pure copper nowadays), copper pipes in plumbing, copper plus tin and other metals to produce bronze. There is also the copper used to produce electrical wiring. There is even aluminium wires clad (coated) in a thin layer of copper for electrical use. The list could go on...!
it is coated in copper. copper prevent corrosion.
Insulation