If you have aluminum wiring in your house, you might have a fire waiting to happen. Many houses built or renovated between 1965 and 1972 were wired with aluminum instead of copper, and those are ...

With aluminium likely to make a big return as a result, it’s worth taking a look at modern-day aluminium-based wiring, including copper-clad aluminium and the use of carbon-based replacements.

The device sure looks like an electromagnet made with magnet wire and a steel core. But when he shows the ends of the core, you’ll see that the side that attracts aluminum has a copper ring ...

Clark County has begun aluminum wiring instead of copper, said officials, noting that the county had hired half-a-dozen electricians to work on repairs. It has also been experimenting with solar ...