Simple electrical wire joining technique - GIF
Copper coated aluminum wire
Yet another source of unintended consequences from some "modern" technology designed to improve this quarter's bottom line. And how about the connectors? Everything in current use becomes obsolete and needs to be replaced with new special designs "plated wire compatible". (2-3x the cost of the current stuff) Quick, change the code to allow this before our changing environment finds a way to weaponize it.
Don't we have enough ignition sources for the insurance companies to worry about already? Love that ocean breeze and all the salt in it. And 60 mph wind gusts in rain storms, soon to be over 80.
Seriously, this is great information to know about as I make plans to build a new house. Another fine point in the specs to be sure of.