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Romex, All you have to do is go to a hardware store and tell them you need house wire. It comes in a box. I am not sure how many feet. If you are just looking for the gauge, they will know that too.
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When wiring a house do you have to use the black wire as the hot wire?
No, there are different occasions when the red of a three wire cable gets used as a hot wire. There also times when the white wire gets used as a hot but has to be re identified as a hot with marking tape. When wiring baseboard heaters the cable used is red and black with no white wire in the set.
What type of wiring is considered as old wiring?
Old wiring refers to electrical wiring systems that were commonly used many decades ago. This includes aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube wiring, and cloth-covered wiring. These types of wiring may not meet current electrical safety standards and can pose a higher risk of electrical problems or safety hazards in homes and buildings.
What is the correct wire gauge of ordinary household wiring?
Mainly copper is used for household wiring but it may vary.
How do you find a loose neutral wire in your house?
Do a physical inspection of all wiring connections.
What metal is good for electrical wiring?
For most applications ... where the wire has no function other than to join the components that accomplish the purpose of the circuit ... the best metal to use for wiring would be the one with the smallest resistivity. That would be silver. A big part of the reason that we usually settle for copper is because it is only second best as a conductor and is a lot less expensive than silver.
Which is the positive wire between a white and black wire?
That depends if it is automotive or household wiring. On a car a black wire is almost always ground. On house wiring black is the supply (hot) wire.That depends if it is automotive or household wiring. On a car a black wire is almost always ground. On house wiring black is the supply (hot) wire.
When wiring a house do you have to use the black wire as the hot wire?
No, there are different occasions when the red of a three wire cable gets used as a hot wire. There also times when the white wire gets used as a hot but has to be re identified as a hot with marking tape. When wiring baseboard heaters the cable used is red and black with no white wire in the set.
What is able to be stretched into wire?
There are several metals able to be stretched into wire. In electrical wiring, copper or copper coated aluminium is commonly used. Steel is also able to be stretched into wire.
What determines the maximum current that can be carried by household wiring?
The capacity, known as the wire's ampacity, of the wire to carry amperage safely determines the size of the wires used in house hold wiring. This capacity is stated in the electrical code that is used in different countries around the world.
What type of material in the house wire which smell when wire burn?
most likely the rubber or plastic wiring insulation.
A multipurpose wiring tool can be used to?
Wire and Crimp.
What type of wiring is considered as old wiring?
Old wiring refers to electrical wiring systems that were commonly used many decades ago. This includes aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube wiring, and cloth-covered wiring. These types of wiring may not meet current electrical safety standards and can pose a higher risk of electrical problems or safety hazards in homes and buildings.
What is the correct wire gauge of ordinary household wiring?
Mainly copper is used for household wiring but it may vary.
What is the use of wire terminal?
A wire terminal is used in electrical wiring. It is used to hold the wires when wiring switches and receptacles. There are different types of terminals including screw terminals.
Is silver commonly used for making wires?
No, copper is commonly used to make wire.
What is the colour for positive wire in electrical wiring of house building in India?
Red or Blue
How do you find a loose neutral wire in your house?
Do a physical inspection of all wiring connections.
