Electrical Wire & Cable Specialists

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...