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How Much Voltage Drop Is Too Much in a Direct-Burial Cable Run?
A cable can have sufficient ampacity for a load and still be a poor choice for a long underground run. The reason is voltage drop. Every conductor has resistance. As
When Should You Use Irradiated PVC Hook-Up Wire Instead of Standard PVC Hook-Up Wire?
PVC is one of the most familiar insulation materials used on hook-up wire, but not every PVC insulation performs the same way. When equipment has limited internal space, elevated operating
When Do You Need Shielded Instrumentation Cable Instead of Unshielded Cable?
Instrumentation cable often carries signals that are far more sensitive to electrical interference than the power circuits running through the same industrial facility. That makes the choice between shielded and
Data Center Cable Specification Mistakes to Avoid
A cable specification error in a data center does not always look like a major problem at first. Sometimes it is a jacket rating that gets overlooked. Sometimes the cable
Underground Cable Is Not One-Size-Fits-All: What Can Go Wrong Below Grade
Running cable underground can make an installation look simple. Once the trench is closed, the wiring is protected from traffic, weather, and much of the activity taking place above it.
Cable in the Real World: Heat, Moisture, Oil, Abrasion, and Everything the Spec Sheet Does Not Explain Clearly
A wire or cable spec sheet can tell you a lot. It can list the voltage rating, temperature rating, conductor size, insulation type, jacket material, approvals, dimensions, and weight. Those
