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What Uses the Most Electricity in a Home?
Understanding how energy is consumed in your home can help you manage usage and lower costs. Heating and cooling take the largest share, accounting for 46% of energy use. To reduce this, se...
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The Rise of Solar Power in 2024
According to Reuters, in 2024 US solar installations hit quarterly record, making up 75% of new power added. At NNC we can provide of large-quantity large cable orders for solar projects. We can su...
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Question: how many amps is a standard outlet?
Totally! For example, the amperages of a standard electrical outlet in the USA and Canada are between 15 amps and 20 amps and operate on 120 volts. In the UK, standard outlets are usually rated at ...
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Tips to Save Electricity During the Holidays
It's no surprise that the holiday season brings celebrations, plenty of decorations, and also increased electricity bills due to festive lighting and appliances running over time. Therefore, we wou...
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How to Check Insulation with a Multimeter
Hello, could you tell me the fastest way to check insulation using a multimeter? Thank you.
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Question: how many amps is a standard outlet?
Hello. I would like to know how many amps is a standard outlet? It depends on the country?
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What is the difference between AFCI vs GFCI
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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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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What benefits does twisted pair cable offer in networking, compared to coaxial and fiber optic cables?
Hello! Twisted pair cables bring several advantages to networking, especially compared to coaxial and fiber optic options. First, they are budget-friendly and simpler to install and route, m...
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Why do my house lights flicker when it's raining?
Hello. I’m having issues at home, so I would like to know what are the common causes of why do my house lights flicker when it’s raining?
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How can I make a silver wire transfer to copper wire? Is it possible? If yes, what is the process?
Hi there. How can I make a silver wire transfer to copper wire? Is it possible? If yes, what is the process?
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What benefits does twisted pair cable offer in networking, compared to coaxial and fiber optic cables?
Hello. I would like to know what benefits does twisted pair cable offer in networking, compared to coaxial and fiber optic cables?
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The difference between THHN and XHHW
THHN Wire (Thermoplastic High Heat-Resistant Nylon-Coated) Temperature Rating: Handles up to 90°C in dry locations, making it ideal for indoor wiring. Insulation: Featur...
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Does cable shape matter?
Hello Annie!UL 62 doesn’t specifically require cables to be perfectly circular, so a slightly oval shape on an 18/5 SEOW cable should be fine as long as it meets all performance and safety st...
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Connections
Hello Dan! Nice question. You can use 125 feet of 2-2-2-4 mobile home feeder cable to install a 50-amp RV plug! The cable’s ampacity (it’s rated for 100 amps) is more than enough...
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SOOW Portable Cord Cables
Why choose the SEOOW Portable Cord 600V? The SOOW Portable Cord 600V is built for heavy-duty industrial, commercial, and residential applications where durability and flexibility are essen...
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Connections
Is it possible to install 50amp RV plugs on 125' of 2-2-2-4 mobile home feeder cable?
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Decoding Cable Labels: A Guide to Understanding Wire Markings
In the latest episode of our Podcast, we delve into a crucial topic that can save you both time and money—understanding the labels and markings on cables and exploring why these labels are es...
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Check our collection: Everyday LED Line
Our Everyday LED Line collection offers energy-efficient and versatile lighting solutions for homes and offices, and today we want to show you all the benefits they offer: Top Features of ...