When it comes to piping electricity into our homes, wire is key. Helps route electricity to all the various outlets and appliances in our homes. So today, we will be learning about house wiring wire and how to use it the right way.
You may come across wires when we need to have electricity in various parts of our house. Wire: A Wire is a long, thin, flexible metal that conducts electricity. No wire, no lights, no TV, no charging our phones!
The wire has various sizes known as gauges. The gauge is a measure of how thick a wire is. Thicker wire can carry more electricity. If we are wiring our house, we need to make sure that we are using the appropriate size of wire for the task. That is> If we too thin a wired some point gets very hot That is can cause a fire!
House wiring can be done using different types of wire And not all wires made for carrying electricity within our walls are the same, and neither are the wires made to connect our appliances. Every job requires a different type of wire, but it is vital that you use the proper wire to ensure our electricity is working efficiently and safely.
Here are some ground rules to follow when we wire our houses. The wire should be attached securely; it should not move or be damaged. When we go to cut the wire and strip it, we need to be mindful to not hurt ourselves while doing that. Working with wire in our homes is a good time to ask an adult to help us out.
Don’t worry if you are working with copper wire; there are a few common mistakes individuals make. A common mistake is to not use the correct gauge of wire for the job. Mistake No. 7: Not properly securing the wire — safety hazard. Note that we should always double check our work and seek help if we are unsure what to do.
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