In a message dated 6/8/2003 9:17:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
rrivenbark@cfl.rr.com writes:
>  Copper is typically used, however
> sometimes cost becomes an issue and in a 4000 Amp service 
> there can be a
> large cost savings in Aluminum vs. Copper.
Just curious, how much could you save in a typical box if the buss is aluminum 
instead of copper?  $100?  $1000?  Manufacturing cost must be about the same so 
it would only be the raw material, right?  What's copper selling for now $0.50 
a pound?
Robert Houston
Transervicios S.A. de C.V.
915-592-2082
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