Author Archives: Willie

Pitching in to Help Victims of Hurricane Harvey

As you know, much of Houston and southeastern Texas is still reeling from the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.

In the spirit of helping our neighbors in need, we’re donating a percentage of all sales in the month of September to the American Red Cross. They’re doing great work providing shelter, food, and supplies to the tens of thousands displaced by the storm. Here’s more information for those who’d like to learn about the Red Cross’ relief efforts.

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Veteran’s Day

Wire & Cable Your Way

Wire & Cable Your Way would like to honor the brave men & women who have fought and served our country.   We would not be living in this free country if it weren’t for you.  We are thankful and forever indebted.

God Bless You All.

Sincerely,

Wire & Cable Your Way

Price of #4 Bare Copper Wire

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Welcome to Wire And Cable Your Way, a leading e-commerce brand offering a wide selection of electrical wire & cable products by the foot.

Thousands of customers depend on us yearly for supply on bare copper for various commercial & residential jobs throughout the United States. Our extensive bare copper wire selection ranges in sizes of 500 MCM thru 14 AWG. Read More

Wire & Cable Your Way is proud to reintroduce ourselves!

Dear Valued Customer:

The day is finally here, and we have OFFICIALLY become…

WireAndCableYourWay.com

We are very excited for this transition and assure you nothing will change besides the name!

We promise to continue giving you the same great products and service all at the same great prices that you’ve come to expect. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for new items, because we’re adding them all the time!

To celebrate this new beginning, we are offering 5% off all our products through the month of August!

All of us at Wire And Cable Your Way would like to express our gratitude for all your continued support and loyalty. We are convinced we have the greatest customers in the country!

If there is anything we can help with please don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us.
We are here for you.

Thank you all very much,

Seth Harris
President/CEO
Wire and Cable Your Way
855-880-8010

We’ve got some news to share

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For almost 5 years now, we have strived to make buying wire and cable as easy and enjoyable as possible for our customers. At Wire And Cable Your Way, our team’s emphasis has been—and always will be—providing you with the best products at the best prices, cut and sold to whatever length you need. Just the way you like it.

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UL 1007 & UL 1569 Hook-Up Wire Now Available!

Hello Wire And Cable Your Way Customers!

We are pleased to now offer UL 1007 & UL 1569 Hook-Up Wire.

You can choose from a multiple selection of colors in sizes 16AWG-22AWG.

Please click here to view our entire UL 1007 & UL 1569 Hook-Up Wire category.

UL 1007 Wire & UL 1569 Wire is a 300V rated tinned copper wire with a PVC jacket.  It is used for internal wiring of appliances and electronics.

If you are looking for a 600V Hook-Up Wire we offer a UL 1015.

Please click here to view our UL 1015 Wire category.

Please let us know if you cannot find any of the items you are looking for. Feel free to call us at 855-880-8010 or send us an email through our contact page

Thanks for stopping by!

Your pal,
Willie

 

Wire & Cable Glossary

What do the ‘M’ and ‘C’ in MC cable mean? What does XLPE cable stand for? Why is it called SOOW cable? Answers to these questions and more!scientists

The world of wire and cable has a language of its own, and even those with experience need a translator from time to time. Your old pal Willie knows this to be true, so I’ve compiled a cheat sheet on wire and cable nomenclature for you to reference.

First, we have a list of individual descriptors, each either made up of one or two letters. These can define what the cable is used for, what it’s made of, or what the cable can withstand––like heat resistance or voltage ratings. Often, a cable’s name will be some combination of two or more of the descriptors below.

The Components of Wire & Cable Nomenclature

E: thermoplastic elastomer
FF: flexible fixture
H: heat-resistant 75ºC
HH: high heat-resistant 90ºC
J: junior service, rated to 300 volts
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National Electrical Code 2014 Overview

National Electrical Code 2014

If your wiring job is in the United States, Mexico, or Venezuela, most likely it has to comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC). This is a hefty volume containing over 900 pages of carefully worded regulations pertaining to all residential, commercial, and industrial wiring installed in jurisdictions that have adopted the Code—which is to say that they have enacted it into law. No matter what type of electrical job you’re performing, the NEC is a great resource to consult.

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Type NM-B (Romex) Cable

Romex Cable

Type NM stands for nonmetallic sheathed. The cable consists of a factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors within an overall nonmetallic jacket. Additionally, there is an equipment-grounding conductor that is bare or has green insulation. Type NM is identified by the size of the conductors and number of them. For example, the very commonly used Type NM 12-2 cable contains two 12 American Wire Gauge (AWG) insulated conductors. In this numbering system the bare or green equipment-grounding conductor is not counted. Hence it is known as NM 12-2 w/ground.

Closely related cable types are Type NMC, which has a corrosion-resistant outer covering, and Type NMS, which contains, in addition to the usual power conductors, communications (signaling) wires. When the letter B is appended, as in NM-B cable, it indicates that the conductor insulation is rated for 90 degrees C.

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Stephen Gray and the Invention of Wire

Inventor of Wire

Stephen Gray (1666-1736)

Stephen Gray, who lived from 1666 to 1736, was a skilled astronomer, instrument maker and electrical experimenter. Out of favor with the brilliant but contentious Isaac Newton, who headed the influential Royal Society, Gray spent most of his life unrecognized. He worked in obscurity, staying with friends and supporters and living in homes for the destitute.

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