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cables get hot because they have too much current running through them. heating wires are made to run hot. cables are not. get larger wire
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Should electric cables be covered when thay are being newerly laid throughout a house?
all cables should be capped
What is meant by pull back effect when pulling in electrical cables in conduit?
what is meant by pull back effect when pulling in electric cables in conduit
Why do All the electric sockets in a room not work?
Some fuses/circuit breakers blown? Some cables not connected?
What is the difference between an Insulation Resistance Test and a Continuity Test for Electric Cables?
A continuity test checks to ensure that there is no break in the conductors. An insulation test checks to ensure that the insulation is sound.
Why shouldn't you pull on electric cables?
The chance of causing a break in the wire, or damage to the wire covering or coating. Also, it is not that you shouldn't pull on cables as in running electrical conduit in a building, it is common that the electrician has to "Pull"the wires through the conduit. The electrician generally knows how hard he can pull without damaging or chafing the wires.
Why Electric cables between the poles be left loose in summers?
Electric cables made of metal. Metal contract at low temperature and expand at high temperature. Placing wire on hot weather of summer should allow for length contraction in winter or it might break.
Why are there no electric cables in Singapore?
Most electric cables are underground, to conserve space for other purposes, due to shortage of land in Singapore.
What are 4 energy chains starting from the sun?
sun to wind turbines to electric cables to electric kettle to the hot water in your cup of tea the sun:thermal energy wind turbines:kinetic energy electric cables:electrical energy electrical kettle:thermal energy
Are battery cables supposed to be hot?
Battery cables are not supposed to be hot. Cables may become hot if there is too large of an amp draw, meaning there is a problem that needs attention. yes yes
What elements make electric cable?
Copper and aluminium are used for electric cables.
What normal household objects are 2 2.5 and 3 millimeters in diameter?
The cores of electric wires and cables.The cores of electric wires and cables.The cores of electric wires and cables.The cores of electric wires and cables.
What has the author Robert M Black written?
Robert M. Black has written: 'Electric cables in Victorian times' -- subject(s): Electric cables, History
What has the author Henry Floy written?
Henry Floy has written: 'High-tension underground electric cables' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Electric cables
What is electric cables made from?
Usually copper with plastic insulation.
Why is it dangerous if electric cables are not properly covered?
There is a chance you can get electrocuted.
Why does some battery cables get hot and some don't on golf cart?
Heat in an electric cable or connection indicates resistance. Either the connection is not tight or large enough, or there is too small or deteriorated a cable. Clean connections or replace the cables, retighten and try again.
Should electric cables be covered when thay are being newerly laid throughout a house?
all cables should be capped
