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UD Aluminum service lateral

#56396 09/21/05 08:42 AM

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Rochester NY

cgw

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Anyone using UD aluminum for service laterals in lieu of copper due to costs?
(in conduit or direct burial)

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Re: UD Aluminum service lateral

#56397 09/22/05 05:30 AM

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Shawnee, KS, USA

sparky806

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I don't use it, but I do have an underground AL service to replace with copper today due to the conductors turning to powder.

Richard

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#56398 09/22/05 12:27 PM

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Newfane, N.Y USA

BobH

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URD is used alot around here, including feeders to outbuildings. In pipe sometimes, sometimes not.(other than where it exits the earth)

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#56399 09/22/05 01:52 PM

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north logan, utah, US

raider1

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Around here all I see is URD run for service laterals, if installed properly it is a good system.

Chris

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