When it comes to electrical wiring and cabling, it’s important to make sure that you are using the right type of cable for the job. With respect to fire alarm systems, the cable you use is even more important as it needs to be able to withstand the heat, smoke, […]
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600 Volt Wire: Questions, Answered
Have you ever wondered what voltage rating is or what sorts of implications it carries when performing wiring? One of the most common all-purpose building wire ratings is for 600-volt wire, also written as 600V wire. But what does this mean, and why is it important? What Is Voltage? Voltage […]
Answering a Few Questions About Solar Panel Cable
A term like “10 AWG solar PV multi-conductor tray cable” is a mouthful, but that doesn’t mean we can’t break it down. AWG, for example, refers to American Wire Gauge, which is a logarithmic scale used for measuring wire diameter, and thus resistivity and the maximum current the wire can […]
Read This before You Buy Battery Cable Wire
There’s great variety in battery cable and wire, and though some harness cables are sold ready to be hooked up, other battery cables are more generalized, allowing them to be used for a wider range of applications. However, before you buy battery cable wire, you should cross your t’s and […]