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  • Advantages of Multi-Conductor Cables
    March 7, 2024

    What are the Advantages of Multi-Conductor Cables?

    Multi-conductor cables stand out in the electrical world due to their ability to carry multiple signals or power currents within a single jacket, streamlining complex wiring systems.  There are numerous advantages of multi-conductor cables, including enhanced signal integrity, space efficiency,...

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  • Comparing THHN and Romex Cable
    February 28, 2023

    Comparing THHN and Romex Cable

    When it comes to electrical wiring, there are a lot of options. But when you need something for general purpose wiring, two of the most popular choices are THHN and Romex cable. In this blog post, we'll discuss the differences...

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  • Understanding Wire & Cable Specifications
    October 3, 2019

    Understanding Wire & Cable Specifications

    Would you believe that not everyone I encounter daily has a detailed understanding of cable specs? Okay, so I’ll admit, it takes a special kind of commitment (read: madness) to retain an encyclopaedic knowledge of wire and cable terminology. It’s...

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  • Top Tips For Managing Data Center Cables
    September 21, 2019

    Top Tips For Managing Data Center Cables

    Managing data center cables Data centers can be of critical importance to the smooth-running of a business. In the digital world we now live in, data center failure can stop a business in its tracks. Therefore, it’s surprising that many...

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  • How to Maintain Fiber Optic Connectors
    September 14, 2019

    How to Maintain Fiber Optic Connectors

    Contents Introduction How do fiber optics become dirty? Why clean fiber optic connectors? Tools you will need Things you should always do What not to do Conclusion Introduction Unfortunately, fiber optic connectors have a terrible immune system and are highly...

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  • Stranded Wire vs Solid Wire: Which is best?
    July 20, 2019

    Stranded Wire vs Solid Wire: Which is best?

    SPOILER ALERT – there’s no right answer! Your decision on which wire or cable is right for your needs, as is often the case, depends entirely on what, where, when and how you’ll be using it. Continuing our 2018 educational...

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