Home > Electrical Wires


Guide to Electrical Wires

Well-grounded electrical businesses start with buying the right electrical wires


Extremely
Useful
8.0
out of 10

Add Your Comments
 
 
Email Guide to Electrical Wires to a friend
Save the Guide to Electrical Wires to My Work.com Favorites
Print the Guide to Electrical Wires
link to this page
Save to del.icio.us
digg it!


Whether you're installing an outdoor light or re-wiring an entire house, you need to have the right kind of electrical wires. Electrical wires are not a "one size fits all" product. Gauge, insulation and resistance (ohms) differ according to the type of project you are working on. Electrical wires appropriate for residential projects, for example, differ from industrial electric wires.

When it comes time to buy electrical wires, look for quality, availability and cost. You might be looking for copper wiring or lead wiring, or, you might need custom electrical cables to suit specific needs.

Here are some things to consider when buying electrical wires:

1. See which wire manufacturers make the best electrical wires for your job.

2. Shop around at electrical wire wholesalers for the best deals.

3. Consider home improvement centers to satisfy your electrical wire needs.


Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Decide which wire manufacturers you get the most charge out of


Contact a wire manufacturer that meets all of your needs. Some may offer only copper wiring, for instance, while others have only lead wiring. Still others will provide custom wiring upon request.

I recommend: The Okonite Company offers a wide range of electrical cables, from low- and high-voltage to single and multiconductor. Kris-Tech Wire Company manufactures a variety of electric wires and cables and can fill customized requests as well.

Find the best wholesalers offering electrical wires


You might find what you're looking for and save money by buying electrical wire wholesale. Many electricians find it beneficial to shop for wholesale electrical wiring. Wholesale offers the option to buy electric wires in large quantities for lower prices than you might find at many local electric supply houses, hardware stores or home improvement centers.

I recommend: Dale Electric Supply Co. is an electrical supplier who can meet most of your electrical wiring needs at wholesale prices. Elliot Electric Supply offers both copper and aluminum wiring.

Consider home improvement centers to meet your electrical wire needs


Retail outlets such as hardware stores and home improvement centers are also options when it comes to buying electrical wires. These suppliers can fill your quick, basic needs. You'll find plenty of indoor and outdoor grade electrical wiring at most home improvement centers.

I recommend: Lowe's has a large electrical supply department offering wiring that will allow you to complete most any indoor or outdoor electrical project. Ace Hardware has both metal clad electrical cables and basic wiring suitable for most simple indoor projects such as adding electrical outlets or lighting.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • Remember to look for other electrical supplies when shopping for electrical wires. You'll need conduits, fittings, connectors, junction boxes and tools such as wire cutters and strippers.

The official source of Electrical Wires is the Electrical Wires page at Business.com


Featured Vendors

GlobalSpec.com: Electrical Cable & Wire
Database of suppliers for electrical cable & wire, including: conduit, connectors, trays, and testers. Browse catalogs and view technical information.
www.globalspec.com

Area's Top Electricians
Find Electrical Pros For Any Job. Free Estimates & No Obligation!
www.1800Contractor.com

Electrical Discharge Machining
Micro machining & micro hole manufacturing with short lead time & on-time delivery. ISO 9001:2000 certified.
www.NaJet.com

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
Custom metal parts manufacturer offers electrical discharge machining, stamping, precision machining, chemical etching, plating, milling and stamping.
www.fotofab.com

Sign up for the What Works for Business weekly e-newsletter!
 Related Resources from Business.com Back to top 
  CommentsBack to top 

Loading Comments...


Add Your Comments


Email Guide to Electrical Wires to a friend
Save the Guide to Electrical Wires to My Work.com Favorites
Print the Guide to Electrical Wires
link to this page
Save to del.icio.us
digg it!


Is any content on this page inappropriate? To let us know, please click here.

Ads by Google







© 2009 Work.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Work.com is a property of Business.com.
Help | About Us | Site Map | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Community Policy | Taskonomy | Advertise on Work.com | Contact Us / Feedback | Work.com Feed