What is an Electrical Cable?
Although we’ve talked about the different varieties of cable that we might use to power your premises, it’s important to understand the different components within the cable and how they all work together to transmit electricity from your generator or mains connection all the way to your device.
An electrical cable consists of four major parts:
- Electric conductor
- Insulation
- Auxiliary elements
- Outer sheath
The conductor is the key ingredient of a cable as it channels the flow of electricity from its source to its destination. There are many different types of conductor that can be used, including bare wire, copper or aluminium. Cables can also be single- or multi-core depending on how many conductors they feature.
Conductor insulation helps to prevent current leakage, preserve material integrity and stop conductors coming into contact with one another. Auxiliary elements further protect the cable and ensure that it is long-lasting.
The outer sheath holds all of these interior components together and protects them from external threats such as jagged surfaces, animals, trampling and more. This sheath can be made up of a variety of materials to ensure that it suits the purpose and environment that the cable will be used in.
Minimising Disruption
We understand how disruptive it can be to lose power during key moments of your business, and as such will ensure that any work is carried out at the best time for yourselves, potentially at night. Our experienced installers will work efficiently to carry out the work as quickly as possible, without compromising on quality.
Uses
Almost everyone and their premises require an electrical connection today, we’ve installed the infrastructure and circuitry for a vast range of industries. From small offices to large, multi-faceted installations for household names, DIS has helped to provide a high-quality solution for their requirements.
Refurbishment and checks
If your business is having issues with their current electrical installation, we’re happy to advise and see how we can help. Sometimes we may need to recommend a completely new solution, but we can also refurbish and replace your existing system to give it a much-needed boost. Get in touch today and see how we can help.