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Leakage in an insulated cable refers to the unintended flow of electrical current through the insulation material or along its surface. This can occur due to factors such as moisture, damage to the insulation, or degradation over time, leading to reduced insulation resistance. Leakage can cause energy loss, interfere with the performance of electrical equipment, and pose safety hazards, including the risk of electric shock or fire. Proper installation and regular maintenance are essential to minimize leakage and ensure the integrity of insulated cables.
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How does cable sizing calculation gets affected by earth leakage protection?
Ground / earth protection will not impact cable sizing.
What is the difference between Type AC Cable and Type ACT cable?
ACT has thermoplastic insulated wires. AC is old MC is the modern cable.
Why does the insulation resistance fail in a PVC insulated electrical cable?
It is becase of not meeting each other
What is the difference between armored cable and flexible metallic conduit?
Armored electrical cable contains insulated electrical service wires protected by a flexible steel covering. Metallic Conduit is a tube or pipe though which we lay electrical cable.(Most commonly lighting cables).
What is difference between cable tray and cable trunks?
Cable tray is a system of wiring in a building in which insulated electrical wires are used to distribute power and communication to various access points. Cable trunks are power supply lines that are used to distribute power and communication services to large areas such as industrialized cities.
Why does a hairdryer not need a cable with an earth wire?
Hairdryers often have a double-insulated design, which means they have an extra layer of insulation to protect against electric shocks. This eliminates the need for an earth wire in the cable because the double insulation provides adequate protection against electric leakage.
Are electrical cords and cable wires for computers TV cable boxes insulated?
Yes, of course they are insulated. If they were not the signals would short out and be unusable. If electric power cords were not insulated they would short out and blow the breaker (or worse start a fire)!
What is pilc cable?
Paper Insulated Lead Sheathed Cable. Used for medium voltage levels.
What is the difference between insulated wire and ordinary cable?
Insulated wires and cables are commonly used conductors in power engineering
What is the weight of 500mcm thhn insulated copper cable per foot?
The weight of 500MCM THHN insulated copper cable is approximately 1.002 pounds per foot.
How does cable sizing calculation gets affected by earth leakage protection?
Ground / earth protection will not impact cable sizing.
What is the difference between Type AC Cable and Type ACT cable?
ACT has thermoplastic insulated wires. AC is old MC is the modern cable.
Which type of distortion occurs when a connection cable is inadequately insulated?
Impulse noise
Can you use ac supply for cable meggering?
No. The cable has capacitance, and an AC source would not be able to distinguish between capacitance and leakage.
Can a capacitor store power continuously?
Yes, but not for ever. A capacitor can never be perfectly insulated and it has a small leakage current, that causes it to discharge eventually.
What are the two wires inside the cable of a hairdryer made from?
Most likely insulated copper.
Why the 3 phase of high voltage conductor or cable transposed?
3 phase cable is transposed to minimize the effect of leakage/capacitance current.
