Wire & Cable Answers

Find answers to common questions about wire and cable terminology, materials, usage, and standards. From acronyms to manufacturing methods, we're building a comprehensive guide to get you up to speed quickly.

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Glossary of Terms 

• Diesel Locomotive (DLO) Cable
• LSZH Cable or Low Smoke Zero Halogen
• RHH/RHW-2
• SOOW Cable or SO Cord
• Submersible Well Pump Wire
• Wire Conductor

This vs That: What's the Difference?

• THWN Wire vs THHN Wire
• XHHW-2 vs THHN/THWN-2 Wire
• Aluminum vs Copper Conductors: A Technical Comparison
• Bare Copper vs Tinned and Other Wire Plating