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Misconceptions from an Electrical Wire Supply

For better or worse, there’s a lot of false information out there regarding electricity in general, and electrical conductors in specific. This list compiled a few of the more common ones and will offer some brief answers, all from an electrical wire supply specialist. With no further ado, steer clear of the following electrical misconceptions. […]

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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 is more properly termed electrical […]

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AWG and Electrical Wire: What It Means, Why It Matters

Apparently, there are some that believe that the “size” or “thickness” of a wire is mostly associated with physical tensile strength, and not as relevant to electrical, current-carrying potential. This could not be further from the truth. Not to mince words, though – the thicker the wire, the stronger it will be. That’s a matter […]