My crew argues over using reclaimed wire for new installations.

Salvaging parts saves landfill space but might compromise system reliability, what's your take?

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Yeah, the landfill space thing is a great point. I tried using some reclaimed Romex once and learned the hard way. Pulled it out of an old attic and the heat up there had made the insulation super brittle. Soon as I bent it into a new box, the jacket cracked. That's just asking for a short. Saving stuff is cool, but not when it could mess with the whole system's safety. The risk isn't worth it.

stella_roberts20d ago

Seen it with old garden hoses too. Material just gives up after a while. Trying to save a buck ends up costing more.

harper_singh181mo ago

Changed my mind after reading @gavin80, old wire risks too much.

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