You cannot operate electronic devices and appliances without electrical cables. But you have to match each device to the appropriate cable size. Otherwise, you will overload the conductors, resulting...
Category: Wire
How Many Amps Can 18 Gauge Wire Handle At 12,24,120,240 Volt?
The gauge and ampacity of a wire go hand in hand. You have to identify a wire’s gauge to determine the amount of current it will carry. Once you know the gauge, you can find the ampacity. Though,...
If you use a small wire, you could start a fire. Where possible, hire an electrician. They will find the right wire of the right size for your circuit. If you can’t find an expert, you can use this...
Before you install the breaker, you must first select wiring of the correct size. The wrong wire size can destroy everything you own. In fact, unless you have experience in the electrical field, you...
Have you ever stopped to wonder what the colors on your wires mean? Everyone knows that black wires in an electrical circuit are hot whereas the white wires are neutral. But what about the wires in...
People confuse the ground and neutral wires. The fact that the neutral wire is sometimes called the ‘Grounded’ wire doesn’t help matters. However, don’t be so quick to connect these two...