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In order to prevent fire as well as electrocution, insulation is used around electrical wiring to prevent sparks or electrical charges that could hurt people or their property.
There are many types of wiring insulation, rubber being one of the most effective. Ceramic is another inert material that possesses strong insulating properties. Both of these materials have their drawbacks, however. One is expense. During the Second World War, after the Japanese Empire invaded and occupied the rubber-producing regions of Southeast Asia, rubber became an expensive commodity.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoBare wires are drawn through liquid insulating material where it adheres to the bare metal. As the insulating material hardens through the production line, it is sized for proper thickness. Once the insulation is dry it is spooled onto reels and it is ready to be shipped out.
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∙ 14y agoA wire which contain an insulation coating on its is known as insulated wire. Due to insulation coating short circuit condition minimizies.
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∙ 8y agoIt is a conductor that has insulation on it stating its gauge, manufacture , volts etc. and is covered by plastic in order to protect it from physical harm.
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What will happen if wires are not insulated?
what may happen if wires are not insulated
Why are most electrical wires surrounded by non-metallic materials?
Wires have to be insulated from each other to confine the current inside the wire. Most wires are insulated with a pvc sheath surrounding the copper wire.
Which type of transmission medium consists of a number of individually insulated copper wires?
Twisted pair
Wires used for electrical connections in a rotisserie should be insulated with?
Heat-resistant, high-temperature materials.
What might happen if wires were not insulated?
The plastic serves a couple of purposes: It acts as an insulator so you don't get shocked while handling them and it also helps to protect the fragile wires from breaking
Why aluminium wires are not insulated?
Aluminum wires are insulated.
What will happen if wires are not insulated?
what may happen if wires are not insulated
Are wires insulated to keep then warm?
Most are insulated to keep them from grounding out or interference.
What are insulated wires made out of?
An insulated wire is made of a conductor surrounded by an insulating 'jacket'.
Can you run insulated wires in a conduit pipe?
Except for the ground wire they must be insulated.
What cases eletricity?
Insulated wires and such and batteries.
Why are most electrical wires surrounded by non-metallic materials?
Wires have to be insulated from each other to confine the current inside the wire. Most wires are insulated with a pvc sheath surrounding the copper wire.
Which does not state a principle related to why ground wires are in effective safety device?
Electronic devices are protected from power surges by having insulated wires
Insulated fittings can be used to splice wires thus eliminating the need for?
Soldering the wires together
What is the difference between insulated wire and ordinary cable?
Insulated wires and cables are commonly used conductors in power engineering
What are the two wires inside the cable of a hairdryer made from?
Most likely insulated copper.
Why electric wires get hard if its cold?
Unless otherwise specified, electric cables are insulated with a plastic material, which goes stiff in cold. If you ask for it special, you can get wires that are insulated with rubber or silicone instead, which stay soft in cold. But that costs more.
