Wires are insulated to stop a short circuiting between the common neutral wire and the wire that supplies the potential voltage to the load of the circuit.
The resistance of tungsten is quite high, so the wires would have to be unusually thick to carry the current with the right small voltage drop. That would be extremely expensive, otherwise no problem.
Tungsten wire is not commonly used in domestic wiring. It is more commonly used in applications such as incandescent light bulbs, electronic components, and heating elements due to its high melting point and resistance to corrosion. Instead, copper wire is typically used in domestic wiring due to its excellent conductivity and cost-effectiveness.
Romex NM. Is the most widely used electrical wire in homes.
Less conductive I would say.
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For normal wiring (inside homes and businesses), insulated copper is used. For long distance transmission, insulated aluminum is used because it is lighter but still a relatively good conductor.
Stranded conductors are more flexible than solid conductors.
The term "14-2" typically refers to a type of electrical wire commonly used in residential wiring. It indicates that the wire has 14-gauge conductors and two insulated conductors, usually including a ground wire. This type of wiring is often used for general lighting and receptacle circuits in homes.
No, vinyl shutters are not insulated because they are usually just used for decoration.
A bare conductor is a conductor that does not have any insulation covering it, while an insulated conductor is a conductor that is covered with a non-conductive material to prevent electrical contact with other objects. Bare conductors are typically used in overhead power lines, while insulated conductors are used in most building wiring applications to prevent electrical shocks and short circuits.
Conduit wiring is a method of electrical wiring where insulated conductors are run within metal or plastic conduits for protection. The conduits help prevent physical damage to the wiring and also provide a higher level of safety by reducing the risk of electric shock or fire hazards. This type of wiring is commonly used in industrial and commercial buildings where additional protection is necessary.
THHN is a heat resistant thermoplastic insulated conductor, usually a single conductor. Romex is a brand name for a nonmetallic sheathed cable, it has multiple conductors inside, the insulated ones are insulated with THHN insulation.