The ratings and specifications associated with electrical wire and cable can be a mouthful, to say the least. A mouthful is one thing when you understand what you’re working with and not so great when you don’t. So this post will attempt to make short of a long-winded qualifier like “10 AWG solar PV multi-conductor […]
Why Is 6 AWG Wire So Common?
In the event you have done any home wiring, or just some basic projects like making a lamp or wiring a series of lights, you might be familiar with a term like “6 AWG wire.” Which is actually far, far more nonspecific than you might assume, especially if you are not familiar with electrical terminology. […]
6 Attributes of Electrical Wire and Why They’re Important
There’s more to electrical wire than meets the eye, and some wires and cable types are better used than others in specific circumstances and for niche, specialty applications. With that said, here are 6 attributes of electrical wire and cable that you should understand before undertaking any electrical job, no matter how simple or straightforward [
Durability, Strength, Malleability and Flexibility in Copper and Aluminum Wire
While the majority of electrical wire and cable with which you are familiar is probably made from copper, there are specialty electrical cables that are made from aluminum. As you might expect, these have unique strengths and weaknesses which are generally application dependent. You can learn more about some of the common types of specialty [&helli
Solar Panel Cable: By the Details
Solar panel cable, often adapted from other types of cable such as welding cable, is an electrical conductor used in some capacity or other in solar power systems. Here’s what you need to know from a very high level. What Solar Panel Cable Is Used for Solar panel cable is used to link solar panels, […]