Types of Cables and Where to Use Them

As a user you may be confronted with a question: which is the best cable for this process that I want to run? This post is therefor going to help you know where to place each type of cable, so that you don’t act unprofessionally in your installation. Professionalism is very vital during installation since it has to meet the standards enshrined by the authorities. Knowledge is key and this article helps you with the knowledge about cables and their applications. Here are some of the cables are where to apply them in the electrical field:

UTP cable
This is also known as the Unshielded Twisted cable. This cable is made such that it is a four-pair wire cable put in one jacket. The UTP cables have a variety of types which range from a low grade transmission cable to a higher speed cable. This cable is majorly used in the schools for networking. This cable has its pairs twisted with different styles so as to avoid interference from other twisted pairs. So if you want to do school networking you are advised to go for the UTP cable.

URD cable
This is Underground Residential Distribution cable which is appropriate for Underground conduction. It is made up of three twisted conductors. Due to its features, it is very appropriate for direct burial installations. This cable has an insulation system made from polyethylene material which gives it resilience and makes it relevant for underground systems.

STP Cable
This is Shielded Twisted Pair. The cable is called shield since it can prevent a network which is susceptible for noise and interfere. This cable acts as the solution to some of the problems which UTP cannot handled such as an environment full of frequency interferences. It is appropriate for a long distance networking.

SER Cable
This is a round cable used for conducting power from the service drop to the consumer. Other features of this cable is its adaptability to work in both wet and dry conditions. Now when you want to tap power from the main service drop to consumer’s meter, use this type.

SEU Cable
This is the Service Entrance Cable. It is unarmored which means it has no insulated neutral but has the live conductors insulated. This cable is majorly used to make connections for large board panels and with the meters. This cable is not very applicable for underground systems.

THHN Cable
This cable which is called Thermoplastic high heat resistant cable. The cable is appropriate for high current necessary for heavy loads since it is adapted to resist heating effect. This cable however known for heavy systems, it can also be used for domestic devices. THHN cable is always used for overhead. You need to consider THHN cable for the heavy current consuming loads since to is safe from fire out breaks.

These are some of the necessary cables for electric connection and also for network installation. This article helps you to know which cable can make your project run efficiently without doing unprofessional installations. Unprofessional work with electricity can cause uncertainties which are cannot be estimated. You now know the answer to what and where question.