If you’ve ever bought a suspiciously cheap Ethernet cable from an online listing, there’s a decent chance you’ve encountered Copper Clad Aluminum. Better known as CCA, it’s ...
As computer chips continue to get smaller and more complex, the ultrathin metallic wires that carry electrical signals within these chips have become a weak link. Standard metal wires get worse at ...
National Electrical Code (NEC) Table 310.104(C) is titled “Conductor Application and Insulation Rated 2,001V or Higher.” For MV solid dielectric cables, there are two basic types of insulation: ...
My first job in the trades was as an electrician’s apprentice doing tasks, such as pulling wire, building light fixtures, and moving scaffolding in grocery store renovations. I moved into HVACR and ...