What is an Electrical Cable?
An electrical cable is an assembly of one or more wires running side by side or bundled, which is used as an electrical conductor, i.e., to carry electric current.
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What is the best Electrical Cable to buy?
| Type of Electric Wire | Usage |
|---|---|
| PVC-insulated wire | General purpose wiring, lighting circuits |
| THHN wire | Indoor wiring, conduit wiring, wiring in damp locations |
| Copper wire | Indoor and outdoor wiring, high-load circuits |
Which size of Electric cable is best for house wiring?
The gauge of a wire determines how much current-carrying capacity it has. Current-carrying capacity is essentially the amount of amperage a wire can safely handle.
In terms of home electrical wire, you’ll usually be working with 12 or 14-gauge wire.
What to consider when buying Electric cables?
Check the wire insulation.
Select the high-quality material.
Color of wire insulation.
Pick the correct size of cables.
How do I know what size electric cable I need?
To calculate the Cable Sizing one needs to divide the voltage running through the cable by the target current.
For instance, If your wire has a voltage current of 150 Volts and your target is 30 then you divide 150/30.