[nirui]

> In reality copper is just convenient. We use it because it's easy to work with, a great conductor, and (until recently) quite affordable

It's convenient, it's easy to work with, great conductivity, and cheap enough all at the sametime... Dude, I think you just explained why cropper is used instead of anything else.

[jandrese]

> and cheap enough

Not anymore. :(

[quickthrowman]

Wire has barely gone up in price, I was paying $175 for 1000’ of #12 THHN a year ago and today it’s about $190 for 1000’ of #12 THHN.

It’d be nice to get 1000’ of 12-2 MC cable for $500 again, but those days are gone.