Re: [TCML] primary material? (interview)

["Drake Schutt" <drake89@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi john, i believe aluminum has a higher resistance and a lower skin
depth than equivalent copper but it should work fine if you take that
into account

On 7/18/08, John Matok <jmatoknoon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> What affect would aluminum have on my performance?  If it's cheaper, why
> wouldn't everyone use it?
>
> Nicholas
>
> On 7/17/08, bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Nicholas,
>>
>> Yes, all metals are up in price everywhere. It makes choices more
>> difficult. Copper is up about 50 cents/lb as well as aluminum. The
>> difference is $4/lb with copper versus say $1.50/lb with aluminum (just
>> looking at scrap rates). Anyway, you could build the primary with aluminum
>> tubing. It's sold in the hardware stores also and is certainly an
>> alternative.
>>
>> Take care,
>> Bart
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