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4-4-4-6 Copper SER Service Entrance Cable
Today our Featured Product is the 4-4-4-6 Copper SER Service Entrance Cable. Let's find out more about it! The 4-4-4-6 refers to the size of the conductors (4 AWG) and the bare grounding conductor...
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What to do in a case of wire fire?
Have you ever thought about what to do in a situation of wire fire? Follow these tips:
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6-6-6-6 ALUMINUM SER CABLE
Today our Featured Product is the 6-6-6-6 ALUMINUM SER CABLE. Aluminum service entrance cable is mainly used in branch circuits and panel feeders. The voltage rating for this electrical cable is 6...
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Question about HDMI cables
Hi there, I want to know really how bad can be running about 75 feet of HDMI and USB. So far as signal integrity I'm guessing it could be noticeable in maybe a Blu-ray movie but not bad for l...
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Best cables for CCTV
Hello. An HDMI over Cat5e/6 extender like the KVM Console Extender allows you to leverage the prewired Cat5e wire to extend the HDMI signal. This works well for distances up to 100 feet or more, an...
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What solar panel to buy in summertime?
Hello, at NNC we offer a wide portfolio of solar brands that can fit your necessities. A cost-saving alternative would be to buy a portable solar panel or solar charger. So here are our top brand r...
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Wires for 3D printers
Hello. That’s an excellent question. You can look for precision wire strippers that can be used for small gauge wires like 30AWG. These hand-held tools provide more control and precision comp...
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Best cables for CCTV
Hello, I need to put a CCTV 2nd view downstairs with an already premade cat5e wire, what is the best way to do this? Any advice? All I have left is a VGA port on the Reolink NVR but the 2nd TV onl...
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What solar panel to buy in summertime?
Hi there. Now that it’s summertime, I want to use a solar panel to power just a corner of my house like for a big screen TV, Dish Network satellite box, or DVD player. Any suggestions on the ...
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Wires for 3D printers
Hello. I've been using a very simple 3D print, with 2 razor blades "locked" to a set width and a 3D print set depth backstop to strip 30AWG parallel wires (2-6p) for about half a year now. I've don...
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Sweetbriar Triplex Cable: Uses & Applications
The Aluminum 600V URD is designed to serve in the secondary distribution circuits for power. In these secondary circuits, the electrical cable is installed in duct or direct burial applications. Du...
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WHOLESALE CABLE FOR SOLAR PROJECTS
Equip your solar project for success with the right cables from NNC. Visit our Solar Cables section by clicking here.
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Coaxial cables: types and applications
Also, Our top choice for daily use would be the RG-6 cable because it is suitable for most household applications. The main brand recommendation would be the Belden RG6 coax cable.
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Can we use spray foam around electrical wires?
Unless designed for electrical use, we do not recommend using general spray foam because it can trap heat generated by the wires, leading to insulation degradation and fire hazards. Read our ultima...
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Question: two different gauge wires can be spliced together?
This practice is not NEC-approved, and, although some people splice different wire gauges, it's generally not recommended due to potential ampacity issues and safety concerns. For safe and r...
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Question: two different gauge wires can be spliced together?
Hello. I would like to know if two different gauge wires can be spliced together?
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Ask the Experts: Why is the earth wire thicker than the rest of the others on automobiles?
The earth/ground wire is usually thicker for all applications, not just vehicles. The purpose of the ground wire is to protect the electric circuit from electric shock and possible fires. Is thickn...
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What are the different types of coaxial cables?
Also, you can check these articles to know more about their differences: - RG6 VS. RG6U - RG6 VS. RG 11 VS. RG59 - RG58 VS. RG59 - RG316 VS. RG174
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What are the different types of coaxial cables?
Hello Caroline! There are different types of coaxial cables depending on their applications. RG-6 for cable TV and broadband, RG-59 for video applications, RG-11 for long-distance transmissi...
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What are the different types of coaxial cables?
Hello, I would like to know: What are the different types of coaxial cables? What are their functions? Which one is best suited for us in our daily lives? Why so? Thank you,