Ask someone to name a material from which electrical wires are made and almost 100% of the time they will say copper. Just like its use in plumbing, copper is ubiquitous in the world of electrical engineering.  There is good reason for this. It is highly malleable and ductile, has reasonably high tensile strength, and is an excellent electrical conductor. But the truth is also that the...

Your home’s solar energy system can provide you with cost-effective electrical power, reduce your dependence on the grid, serve as a hedge against blackouts, and even reduce your family’s overall carbon footprint.  But part of having a solar energy system is upholding a high standard of responsible care and maintenance. Fortunately, high-level maintenance for solar panels and...

Fundamentally, electric wire and cable all do the same thing. They carry current to power a process, or a signal to be used for communication.  But, electric wire suppliers sell a wide range of different types of electric conductors that are used for many different uses. This short post will cover some of the types of general and specialty types of electric wire and cable sold...