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Insulated wire is not used for high voltage installations. For transmission installations ACSR is used. It is Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced cable that is strung from tower to tower. The insulation comes from the separation of the conductors and the amount of insulators that support the wires from the tower frames. Common insulators have a rating of 5000 volts. To get to higher voltages they are strung together boosting the insulation rating by 5000 volts each time another insulator is added to the string.
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How can you cut an energized conductor?
With an insulated handle wire cutter.
Can you double up on insulated wires for greater ampacity?
According to the 2008 National Electrical Code, the smallest wire that can be run in parallel is a 1/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge). If the wire you are using is smaller than a 1/0 AWG, you will need to increase the size of the wire to handle the amperage (Table 310.16 of the NEC).
Is a copper wire a ground wire?
Yes, if it is not an insulated wire. If it is bare copper it is always ground. But the hot and neutral wire are also copper, they are just insulated.
What is the difference is 22D and 22M for connector contact size ratings?
22 will handle wire sizes 22-26 22D will handle wire sizes 22-28 22M will handle wire sizes 22-24
Can wire size make a difference to the amperage?
Yes, as the wire size physically becomes larger so doesits capacity to handle a larger current.
How can you cut an energized conductor?
With an insulated handle wire cutter.
Can you double up on insulated wires for greater ampacity?
According to the 2008 National Electrical Code, the smallest wire that can be run in parallel is a 1/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge). If the wire you are using is smaller than a 1/0 AWG, you will need to increase the size of the wire to handle the amperage (Table 310.16 of the NEC).
What is the proper wire nut size for 12 2 wire?
For a 12-2 wire (which consists of a black insulated wire, a white insulated wire, and a bare copper ground wire), you should use a red wire nut. This wire nut size is designed to accommodate two to three 12-gauge wires, which is suitable for connecting your 12-2 wire.
What is the recommended wire size for aluminum conductors to handle a 100 amp electrical load?
The recommended wire size for aluminum conductors to handle a 100 amp electrical load is typically 2 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
Is a copper wire a ground wire?
Yes, if it is not an insulated wire. If it is bare copper it is always ground. But the hot and neutral wire are also copper, they are just insulated.
What is the difference is 22D and 22M for connector contact size ratings?
22 will handle wire sizes 22-26 22D will handle wire sizes 22-28 22M will handle wire sizes 22-24
When was Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex created?
Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex was created in 1898.
Can a insulated ground wire be used in lieu of a tinned bare ground wire?
No, an insulated ground wire cannot be used in place of a tinned bare ground wire. The grounding wire must have a bare tinned copper conductor to provide a proper and effective path for excess electrical currents to flow safely to ground. Using an insulated wire can create safety hazards and may not meet electrical code requirements.
Can wire size make a difference to the amperage?
Yes, as the wire size physically becomes larger so doesits capacity to handle a larger current.
An insulated wire is like a?
a hose
Can you run insulated wires in a conduit pipe?
Except for the ground wire they must be insulated.
What size wire do I need for a 50 amp breaker?
For a 50 amp breaker, you will need a wire that is at least 6 gauge in size to safely handle the electrical load.
