What is the difference between AFCI vs GFCI The AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) protects against electrical fires caused by loose wiring or unintended electrical arcs. The GFCI (Ground Fault ...
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What is the difference between AFCI vs GFCI
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Why do my house lights flicker when it's raining?
Hello, Camilo. If your lights flicker specifically during rainy weather, it could indicate moisture-related issues in your electrical system. Here are some common causes that we recommend to check ...
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How can I make a silver wire transfer to copper wire? Is it possible? If yes, what is the process?
Good question! It is possible to create a connection from a silver wire to a copper wire, often done in electrical or jewelry applications. You cannot actually "transfer" silver onto copper in a li...
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Tips for Selecting Wholesale Cables for Solar Projects
The Best Options for Solar Panel Wires -Photovoltaic (PV) Wire: The Aluminum Solar Photovoltaic 2KV PV Wire is specifically designed for solar panels. It’s rated for outdoo...
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Ask the experts: the advantages of XLPE cables compared to PVC cables
In this post, we will compare XLPE and PVC cables, as well as their advantages. Let’s start! Higher Temperature Resistance XLPE cables like the 4mm 3C Stranded Gnd Bare Copper Unshielded ca...
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Can you use a CAT 3 cable for Ethernet?
Nice question! Hi there. Although CAT 3 cable is currently used in telephone wiring, it is no longer considered appropriate for modern networking since it only supports data transmission rates of...
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Question: How close can water lines be to electrical wires in a hous
Hello Camilo, interesting question! Actually, The National Electrical Code (NEC) doesn’t have specific rules about the separation required between plumbing lines and electrical wiring. Howeve...
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Elevator Cable Installation: Cable Types and Selection
Elevator cable installation is a critical aspect of elevator safety and performance. Here's what you need to know: Elevator cable types Steel-Core Cables: Known for their imm...
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I have a sub panel that is wired with a 3-wire feeder and I need to ground it, how can I do it?
Hello. If your sub panel has 3 wires (2 hot wires and 1 neutral wire), you need to add a separate grounding pathway to make it safe. This is because the neutral wire carries current and also acts a...
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Is there a way to fix an outlet without neutral wire?
Hello. One option is to use GFCI outlets. They protect against electrical shock and can be used when a neutral wire is not available. Read about the difference between GFI and GFCI outlets. And, ...
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Ask the experts: How do I know if is it safe to wrap a split cable with a thread to prevent it from breaking further?
How do I know if is it safe to wrap a split cable with a thread to prevent it from breaking further? Wrapping a split cable with thread would be a temporary fix but only that. We do not recommend ...
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Common Cable Termination Techniques
Cable termination refers to the process of connecting the end of a cable to a device or another cable, effectively completing the circuit and enabling the transfer of signals or power. At NNC, we w...