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What is a electrical lengthener?

Sometimes called an extension cable or power board, it "lengthens" the reach of your electrical outlet.


How do you make 8 AWG stranded electrical cable?

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Is it safe for me to cut a cable wire?

Not enough information. If you mean an electrical cable, no it is not safe unless you have isolated it and verified that it is no longer "live"!


Why overhead electric cables sag on hot sunny days?

There's little choice. Conductors (not 'cables') sag, because of their weight. However, there's also a practical reason for deliberately allowing conductors to sag; if they were too 'tight', then they would not be able to contract during cold weather without pulling the poles over.


What is a BX connector?

A BX connector is a special type of box connector used for securing a BX cable to a junction box. BX is a type of armoured cable that is used for specific locations where ordinary Romex cable could become damaged. Before the connector is installed onto the BX cable there is a small PVC collar to be installed. In the trade it is called an anti short. It slides between the outer sheath of the BX and the conductors inside the sheath. It adds protection for the inner conductors from rubbing against the outer sheath if any vibration is involved in the installation. There is usually a small hole in the BX connector and the red anti short can be seen through this hole. This makes it easy for the electrical inspector to see if the anti short bushing has been installed during an inspection, and they do check.

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Why why the electric lines are never have tightly between the poles?

During warm weather the cable will expand and sag slightly. If the cable had then been put up too tightly, when the cold weather arrived, the cable would contract and could snap or damage the fastening that clip the cable to the poles.In other words, the sag is to allow for expansion and contraction of the cables.


What is unshielded cable?

Unshielded cable is any metal cable that is not enclosed in a protective sheathing. Unprotected cables are not meant to carry an electrical charge. Another reason for applying sheathing around a cable is to protect it from the weather; such as guardrails etc.


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What country manufacters electrical cable?

Most industrialised countries manufacture electrical cable.


What are some benefits of cable television over satellite television?

The benefits of cable over satellite is mainly the contract. With cable you are not forced to sign a 1 or two year contract to be able to watch tv. You will not have wires hanging all around your home with cable which can be annoying. Another thing is you can watch the same cable in many different rooms without having to rent additional cable boxes for other tvs. For cable television, you need only the cable box to connect the coaxial cable from the wall to your television. With satellite television, you need the receiver as well as the dish. Cable television will generally continue to be viewable during inclement weather, while satellite television will often go out during storms. With satellite television, you may periodically need to replace or reset the dish, as it can be knocked from its position or damaged.


What is Cable type electrical service?

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What is the purpose of a gland in electrical installation?

Glands in the electrical trade are used to make a seal between two electrical components. For an example; a cable coming into a weather proof junction box requires a sealing gland connector to keep the integrity of the junction box's weather proof rating where the cable enters into the box. Gland also used to ensure that the metallic armor is in contact with the cabinet on which it gets fitted. But these days where plastic boxes and plastic glands are being common this practice is rarely applied nowadays.(In India) Gland ensures that there is no unnecessary pressure, stress on the cable conductor, but firmly holding it on to while providing a reliable entry of the cable into the box. In North America any cable holding device that is not water proof is called a cable connector.


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A device designed to permit the entry of a cable into an electrical equipment and which provides sealing and retension. Cable well tightened with supporting of cable holding material into an electrical equipment or panels.


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Yes, most cable internet services require a contract. There are some companies like Clearwire that offer broadband without a contract.


What cable is used for electrical services?

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