Electrical Wire & Cable Specialists

Regardless of how many times you have worked on security or fire safety systems, it can be difficult to have peace of mind in regards to the products that make up your system. It is the nature of safety systems to be the first line of defense against building danger, and, as a result, the pressure to choose wisely can be understandably higher than with other systems. Thankfully, one of the best ways to ensure the peace of mind of everyone working on your system is to come to understand the brands that manufacture your system’s components and why those brands stand out or fall behind in regards to quality. This article will explore Belden Corporation and why they are a fantastic choice as a manufacturer of fire alarm cable for your fire safety system. 1. A Century-Long Legacy Belden has been in business since the early 1900s. More than that, though, they’ve been on the cutting edge of the electrical trades since their inception. Belden pioneered many of the earliest versio...

Whether you are undertaking your first project to renovate, upgrade, or install a fire alarm system or just need a refresher on the basics of purchasing fire alarm system , this article is written just for you. As with any safety system, adhering to government standards and established best practices can make a big difference in the peace of mind you feel regarding the safety of your building. Below you will find a handy list of things to keep in mind when you are buying new fire alarm cables. 1. Coloration Is Important One of the most frequently overlooked aspects of wise cable purchasing is the coloration of insulation. While the color of a cable’s insulation obviously does not affect the quality of the cable itself, having lengths of variously colored cable can make a huge difference to your project on an organizational level. For example, buying cable of different colors for different parts of your alarm system can make identifying future maintenance issues much easier. If ...

Anyone who has ever owned a vehicle of any type knows that maintenance is one of the most important processes of a vehicle's life. Good vehicle ownership comes from adopting a philosophy of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” What actions comprise maintenance, though, are very different depending on what part of your vehicle you’re looking to help upkeep. This article will give you some quick tips on how to upkeep your battery cable wire , while also telling you how to know when it’s time for some replacements. 1. Keep an Eye on Temperature and Moisture As with most vehicle parts, keeping your vehicle out of the elements can make a big difference to the life and maintenance of your battery cable wire. Dry-docking or garaging your vehicle (of course, depending on whether it is a marine or land vehicle) can help ensure that your cables aren’t subject to moisture and temperature fluctuations any more than is necessary. While all parts of a veh...

If you’re beginning work at a new job site or putting together a list of supplies for a new project, there’s a good chance that you might be hoping to find quality welding cable for sale online. However, finding quality cable can sometimes be overwhelming. Because we know the challenges of putting together a job, we’ve created this article to help guide you to finding the best cable you can get online, in a few easy steps. By the end, you should feel confident settling with a supplier and, hopefully, begin a long and profitable business relationship with that supplier so they can save you money and time. The first step you’ll want to take to locate a business offering welding cable for sale online is to do a search in a search engine like Google that features business profiles alongside search results in their shopping tab. One of the greatest benefits of using the shopping tab to search instead of the basic web search is that you are able to immediately see b...