Electrical Wire & Cable Specialists

Nearly everyone in every trade has at some point needed to call upon an electrician, electrical engineer, or electrical systems designer to put their electrical system into place.  Once you have a working electrical system, though, finding a company that deals in quality cables and electronic supplies to keep your system maintained can be harder than many would think.  Thankfully, there are a few signs you can keep in mind that will tell you you’ve found a good company of electronic cable specialists. The first sign of good electronic cable specialists is a quality website with lots of product information.  Electronic cable suppliers who take the time to research and document all their product information are displaying that they care about your ability to know what you’re buying.  This characteristic clues you into customer-centric specialists who really care to win your business. The second sign to watch for are companies that offer strong guarantees on thei...

If you’ve ever had battery trouble on a trip, whether on land or out on the water, you surely know how much of a damper it can put on productivity and enjoyment. Unfortunately, all physical systems wear out with use, which is why watching for signs that indicate a need for extra maintenance is such an important action to take. In this article, we will explore how you can watch for the signs that could indicate marine battery cable failure so that you can catch it before it becomes a problem. Sign #1: Residue or Buildup Around Battery Contacts Upon inspecting your battery, carefully look at the contacts of your battery, where the marine battery cable connects to your battery. A sign that you might need to replace your battery cable or even the battery itself is the accumulation of mineral residue around the contacts. Be careful with this residue, as it can be corrosive to the touch. Sign #2: Crackling Cables Believe it or not, it is possible for cables to degrade beneath the in...

Whether you are looking to replace old cables or are simply hoping to have an extra pair on hand, there are a number of factors that could affect your choice in boat battery cables . With any marine project, it’s understandable and even advisable to be extra choosy with the products you use. An electrical problem out on the water is much harder to deal with than one on land. This article will explore 4 things to keep in mind when you go to buy boat battery cables for your boat. 1.Keep Them Certified Any time you are buying cables for marine use, make sure that you get cables certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Certified cables are especially important for battery cables, which deliver the current from your battery to the rest of your electrical system. Certifications are usually very easy to find, generally listed on the product packaging or in the documentation paperwork. Certified cables follow scientifically-researched guidelines put forward by one of the most a...

4/0 welding cable , also known as four-aught welding cable, is one of the thickest types of cable available. As a result, locating a good supplier that will offer you good deals on quality cable can be somewhat difficult if you don’t already have a relationship with a supplier. Working with cable intended to carry as much current as 4/0 welding cable is, it’s important to ensure you are getting safe cable that will not add difficulty to your project. This blog will guide you through the steps of finding a quality supplier of less common cables. 1. Go Where the Experts Go One of the best ways to find any supplier online is to visit the places that experts of the trade spend their time online. Trade forums are one of the most valuable hubs of information for anyone in any of the electrical trades, regardless of your level of experience. It might just be that someone with years of experience with welding cable has an open thread on the best stores to buy from. Tapping into th...

Undertaking an electrical project on your marine vehicle is a complex process that requires careful selection of supplies and tools. Out at sea, your electrical system needs to be both literally and figuratively watertight, or else an enjoyable (or productive) voyage could turn very inconvenient. Thankfully, with the correct set of knowledge, you can ensure that you purchase the right marine electrical wire for your project and the result will be an electrical system that will last for years to come. To help handy readers, we’ve made this basic list of important factors to consider when you’re buying your wire. 1. Current and Ampacity When buying marine electrical wire the first factor you have to consider is what level of electrical current your system will be transporting. Electrical wire is rated for ampacity, or amperage capacity, which indicates how much current, can be run through the wire safely. When purchasing wire, you need to know the upper and lower limits of ...

If the time has come to replace the battery cable in your boat, you might not know exactly what to look for in order to find a quality marine battery cable , especially if you’ve never replaced battery cables before. As we all certainly know, water and electricity do not mix in a way that is healthy for your boat’s electrical systems, so having quality cables is paramount to the life of your boat and the fun of trips to sea. To help you determine what marine battery cable to buy, we’ve put together a helpful list of four characteristics that are essential to quality cable. 1. Quality, Certified Insulation One of the most important aspects of any marine cable is the insulation used to encase the actual wire itself. For those unfamiliar with cable anatomy, the part of the cable that actually transmits electricity is a twisted braid of copper in the center. Outside of the copper wiring in the center of a cable are layers of insulation. Believe it or not, there isn...

Battery cable wire comes in a great variety of sizes and types for all kinds of different applications. Determining what type of cable is correct for your project is going to come down to the demands of the project. Battery cables are used to bring power to an engine of some kind, be it a marine engine, a power converter kit, or the engine of a car. As a result of the various applications for battery cables, there are a few major factors to keep in mind: • Connector Types • Thickness (Gauge) • Length • Insulation Choosing a battery cable connector type that is incompatible with your battery’s terminal can be both irritating and dangerous. It’s therefore very important to inspect your battery’s terminals and see what types of connectors work with them. If you are replacing cables with a new set, this step can be as simple as choosing a cable with the same connector type as your old cables. Once you’ve determined your connector type needs, you will want to think about...