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    Nov 11, 2007, 11:24 AM
    Aluminum service option
    Does anyone know what the current retail rate is for a 1000' spool of 500 MCM XHHW-2aluminum alloy conductor?
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    Nov 12, 2007, 05:43 AM
    It will vary by location of purchase.
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    Nov 12, 2007, 06:56 AM
    I will need to run a total of 1740' (580' X 3) in Western New York southern tier area. Almost fell out of my chair when I saw the numbers for 300 MCM copper.
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    Nov 12, 2007, 07:58 AM
    Copper will give you a heart attack real quick.

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