Why Do Firman Generators Use Aluminum Coated Copper Wires

Question:

I read where the Firman generators have aluminum coated copper wires.How does this differ from basic copper wires and do all Firman gens have the same wiring

asked by: Jl G

Expert Reply:

Aluminum coated wires of the Firman generators like part # 333-H08051 allow for lower harmonic distortion than copper wires and also allow the wires to last longer. The lower the harmonic distortion the safer it is for electronics. This has a harmonic distortion of 25 percent. All of the Firman generators use this style of wiring.

If you need a lower harmonic distortion you would have to go with an inverter generator set, the etrailer 6,000-Watt Portable Inverter Generators part # 333-0003-2-0007 is the highest wattage we offer at around less than 3% harmonic distortion.

expert reply by: Jameson C