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SIS Wire: Switchboard Wire and SIS Cable

Switchboard Wire is most often referred to in the electrical industry as simply SIS wire. It is also at times called out by electricians and end users as UL3173. SIS wire, although simple in...

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XHHW: Understanding XHHW Wire

The initials, or acronym, for XHHW stand for Cross-Linked High Heat Water Resistant Insulated Wire. This XHHW is the designation for a specific insulating material for electrical building wire and...

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Wind Energy Becoming Focus For Wire & Cable Industry

Due to the increasing popularity and need for alternative energy sources, Distributor Wire & Cable has decided to stock inventory specifically used for the wind farm industry. Beyond just a...

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Building Wire: Copper XLP USE Building Wire

XLP USE is a cross-linked polyethylene insulated single conductor stranded or solid bare copper wire. It is similar to XHHW building wire except this product is rated for direct burial applications....

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Sound & Security Wire

This article talks about the various types of sound and security wire available today. Sound and security wire is most commonly purchased as a stranded copper product. These types of wires are...

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Solar Energy & Photovoltaic Wire

Solar energy, along with wind energy, are by far the two most popular forms of renewable energy sources in the world today. In this article, we will shine the light on the benefits and uses of solar...

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Chilean Earthquake & Copper Pricing

The country of Chile, located in South America, was rocked by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded on February 27, 2010. The 8.8 magnitude earthquake had a devastating effect on the country and...

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Seattle Washington CDC Opens For Business

On September 6, 2011, Distributor Wire, a master wire and cable distributor exclusively supporting wholesale distribution, officially opened its new Seattle Cable Distribution Center (CDC).  This new...

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Copper Wire Verse Aluminum Cable

Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet Share on LinkedIn Share Send email Mail This article is used to explain the differences between copper and aluminum. The two most commonly used conductors...

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VNTC Tray Cable

Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet Share on LinkedIn Share Send email Mail When it comes to functionality and diversity in the specialty wire and cable industry, it is without a doubt that...

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