{"id":73393,"date":"2019-11-13T11:05:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T11:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=73393"},"modified":"2019-12-05T05:38:09","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T05:38:09","slug":"choosing-right-electrical-cables-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/choosing-right-electrical-cables-home.html","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Electrical Cables for your New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While constructing a house or moving into a\nnew place, most people tend to focus on the creation\/renovation of exteriors;\noften neglecting several crucial interior design\/development requirements. To\nelaborate on this front, many homeowners (as part of their cost-cutting\nstrategies) prefer to utilise cheaper materials \u2013 especially electrical cables\nthat they use for their home wiring pursuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home electrification forms a major part of\nthe house construction gig; therefore it should never be overlooked. A good\n(and practical) advice is to always go for high-grade brands of electrical\nwires instead of the cheaper options available in the marketplace. This is\nbecause compromising on the quality of these cables may lead to irreversible\nlosses; impacting the safety of residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts recommend using only pure copper\nelectrical cables in any kind of building (be it residential or commercial)\nelectrification effort, since electrical wires made from the said material pose\nlittle to no short-circuiting or meltdown risks. For your home wiring needs you\nshould ideally invest in cables made from pure copper which come wrapped in\nhigh-grade PVC. It is also important to find a product that both suits your\nrequirements and comes rigorously tested for quality assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing to make use of high-quality&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/electrical-wiring-for-your-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electrical cables for your home wiring requirements<\/a>&nbsp;is essential to ensuring the safety of your loved\nones \u2013 but this is not the only advantage you gain from such an investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-grade cables also save on electricity-consumption\ncosts as they allow for efficient electricity usage with minimum wastage. Such\nfinancial undertakings which make your home a safer place to live in come off\nas long-term, cost-saving investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, selecting the right types of wires for your home can\nstill prove to be a challenge; since this pursuit involves taking one\u2019s budgetary\nrestrictions into account, as well as a variety of other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"A house electrical wiring plan\" class=\"wp-image-73394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>It is important to pay attention to your wiring quality and wiring plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this selection process easier, we have prepared a checklist here to detail some of the important things to keep in mind to minimize your risks of incurring any monetary wastage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Electrical Wire Size<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, understanding the variety of sizes available in electrical cables while mulling over your home\u2019s wiring requirements is crucial to making the right wire investment. The size of the wire indicates the diameter of the metal conductor used which directly relates to the cable\u2019s capacity for conducting current. This means that the size of electrical wires indicates its current-carrying capacity. So, when choosing wiring for your home you must keep in mind the capacity of the cable and its potential usage. For instance, companies such as Pakistan Cables offer a range of wire sizes and diameters to choose from. If electrical cables are not correctly matched to the current they will be exposed to, they may short-circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Electrical Wire Labelling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All cables and wires come with markings printed on their outer plastic sheath which provides important information about the type of wire encased within. This information includes details about the wire material used as well as the size, type of insulation, and other characteristics of the cable. When buying electrical cables for your home wiring requirements, you need more information than just the size of the cable. The remaining information is contained on the label. If a cable\u2019s outer sheath does not contain these requisites, you should refrain from investing in that company\u2019s product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-2-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Electrical cable with multiple wires to handle power load effectively\" class=\"wp-image-73395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-2-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Body-image-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Be sure to choose only the best quality cables for your home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Direct Burial Cable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indoor cables are designed to provide protection against moisture; which is found in walls, on floors, or behind fans and lights. If you want to buy wires for your home\u2019s outdoors, you will require a special kind of cable known as a \u2018direct burial cable\u2019. This type of wire is specifically created for underground usage or outdoor projects, and is designed to keep moisture away from the actual metal wire by embedding individual cores with solid vinyl. Using these types of wires in outdoor settings \u2013 where exposure to the elements naturally sets in \u2013 will prevent any mishaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you commence with your home\nconstruction or relocate into a new property, you should always ensure the\nquality and type of the electrical wiring that you plan to use. It is good (and\npractical) that you use cables created by reputed brands \u2013 such as Pakistan\nCables \u2013 because trusted names guarantee the provision of high-quality\nproducts. It is also best to contact experts to be sure that you are making the\nright choice for your home wiring needs. This is a decision that should not be\ntaken lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So, be sure to prioritise the safety of your loved ones and go for the best quality!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Zameen Blog (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zameen Blog<\/a>, for more property and lifestyle related updates. Do share your valuable feedback, by writing to us at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:blog@zameen.com\" target=\"_blank\">blog@zameen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While constructing a house or moving into a new place, most people tend to focus on the creation\/renovation of exteriors; often neglecting several crucial interior design\/development requirements. To elaborate on this front, many homeowners (as part of their cost-cutting strategies) prefer to utilise cheaper materials \u2013 especially electrical cables that they use for their home wiring pursuits. Home electrification forms a major part of the house construction gig; therefore it should never be overlooked. A good (and practical) advice is to always go for high-grade brands of electrical wires instead of the cheaper options available in the marketplace. This is because compromising on the quality of these cables may lead to irreversible losses; impacting the safety of residents. Experts recommend using only pure copper electrical cables in any kind of building (be it residential or commercial) electrification effort, since electrical wires made from the said material pose little to no short-circuiting or meltdown risks. For your home wiring needs you should ideally invest in cables made from pure copper which come wrapped in high-grade PVC. It is also important to find a product that both suits your requirements and comes rigorously tested for quality assurance. 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