Household Wire

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Shenyang Pengcheng Haoyu Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 1990. It is mainly committed to the research and development, design, manufacturing, marketing and service of a full range of high-quality wire and cable products with full specifications. Our products include Underground Electrical Wire For 100 Amp Service, Common House Wire, 300/500V PVC Insulated Cable, Hookup Wire 450V Cable, etc.

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Patent Certificate

The company's products have passed ISO9001/IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO10012, As well as the national industrial product production license, 3C certification, PCCC certification, etc.

Reasonable Price

Good Quality + Factory Price + Quick Response + Reliable Service, is what we are trying best to offer you.

Fast Delivery

We have full stock, and can deliver within short time. Many styles for your choices.

ODM/OEM

When you put forward your needs, our engineers will provide you with faster and more perfect customized solutions.

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Common House Wire

Bvvb type wire, b: cloth wire class, the copper core conductor in the cloth wire is omitted; v: PVC

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Copper Core Polyethylene Insulated Cable

BV cable: copper core polyvinyl chloride insulated wire and cable, referred to as plastic copper

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300/500V PVC Insulated Cable

RVV cable has a variety of specifications to choose from, such as 1.5 square mm to 36 square mm,

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Household Insulated Wire

Household insulated wire is typically bundled metal wire covered with a non-conductive material,

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Electrical Wire for House Lights

WDZN-RYJS wire and cable is a fire-resistant polyolefin insulated connection flexible wire. RYJS

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Household Insulated Wire

BV wire, single core wire; Referred to as plastic copper wire, full name copper core PVC insulated

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3 Core Household Wire

ZC-RVV wire is ground directly buried wire, in line with China's fire retardant c standard, RVV

Our Best-Selling Household Wire

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Common House Wire
Ordinary household wire BVVB wire is made of oxygen-free copper conductor, which makes the copper wire appearance brighter, lower resistance, and has excellent electrical conductivity and high safety.

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300/500V PVC Insulated Cable
RVV cable has good flexibility, wear resistance, bending resistance and tensile resistance, suitable for a variety of complex installation environment.

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Electrical Wire For House Lights
WDZN-RYJS wire and cable is a fire-resistant polyolefin insulated connection flexible wire. RYJS stands for cross-linked polyethylene absolute twisted-type connection cord.

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Household Insulated Wire
Household Insulated Wire is a cable designed for home electrical systems. It has a core made of copper or aluminum, providing excellent current transmission and efficient energy use.

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Household Wire Specification

Approx LBS/MFT	4.90
AWG Size	20
Cond. Material	Bare Copper
Conductor Stranding	7/28
Copper LBS/MFT	3
Ford Spec	M1L-120A
Insul. Material	Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp	105C
Min. Temp	-40C
No. of Strands	7
Nom. Insul. Thick. (in)	0.016
Nom. O.D. (in)	0.0700
SAE Spec	SAE J-1128
Strand Size	28

Household Wire Color Coding

White

Neutral, but sometimes converted to hot

Black

Hot wire for switches and outlets

Red

Hot wire for switch legs and hardwired smoke alarms

Blue and Yellow

Hot wires in conduit

Green (sometimes bare)

Ground

Household Wire Size Chart

*AWG gauge*	*Diameter (in)*	*Diameter (mm)*	*Conductor cross section in mm2*	*Ohms per 1000 ft.*
0000	0.46	11.684	107	0.049
000	0.4096	10.40384	84.9	0.0618
00	0.3648	9.26592	67.4	0.0779
0	0.3249	8.25246	53.5	0.0983
1	0.2893	7.34822	42.4	0.1239
2	0.2576	6.54304	33.6	0.1563
3	0.2294	5.82676	26.7	0.197
4	0.2043	5.18922	21.1	0.2485
5	0.1819	4.62026	16.8	0.3133
6	0.162	4.1148	13.3	0.3951
7	0.1443	3.66522	10.6	0.4982
8	0.1285	3.2639	8.37	0.6282
9	0.1144	2.90576	6.63	0.7921
10	0.1019	2.58826	5.26	0.9989
11	0.0907	2.30378	4.17	1.26
12	0.0808	2.05232	3.31	1.588
13	0.072	1.8288	2.63	2.003
14	0.0641	1.62814	2.08	2.525
15	0.0571	1.45034	1.65	3.184
16	0.0508	1.29032	1.31	4.016
17	0.0453	1.15062	1.04	5.064
18	0.0403	1.02362	0.823	6.385
19	0.0359	0.91186	0.653	8.051
20	0.032	0.8128	0.519	10.15
21	0.0285	0.7239	0.412	12.8
22	0.0253	0.64516	0.327	16.14
23	0.0226	0.57404	0.259	20.36
24	0.0201	0.51054	0.205	25.67
25	0.0179	0.45466	0.162	32.37
26	0.0159	0.40386	0.128	40.81
27	0.0142	0.36068	0.102	51.47
28	0.0126	0.32004	0.080	64.9
29	0.0113	0.28702	0.0647	81.83
30	0.01	0.254	0.0507	103.2
31	0.0089	0.22606	0.0401	130.1
32	0.008	0.2032	0.0324	164.1
33	0.0071	0.18034	0.0255	206.9
34	0.0063	0.16002	0.0201	260.9
35	0.0056	0.14224	0.0159	329
36	0.005	0.127	0.0127	414.8
37	0.0045	0.1143	0.0103	523.1
38	0.004	0.1016	0.00811	659.6
39	0.0035	0.0889	0.00621	831.8
40	0.0031	0.07874	0.00487	1049

Conductor Materials for Household Wires

Copper
Copper, either bare or tinned, is the most commonly used material for conductors due to its excellent conductivity, ductility, and thermal properties.

Aluminum
Aluminum is another option, offering similar properties to copper, such as ductility and malleability. However, it has only 61% of the conductivity of copper, requiring larger wire diameters to achieve the same current-carrying capacity.

Bronze or Copper-Coated Steel
These materials are used in applications requiring high tensile strength.

High-Strength Alloys
When both strength and flexibility are paramount, high-strength copper alloys such as cadmium-chromium copper, cadmium copper, and chromium copper are preferred.

Household Wire Installation

Preparing for installation
Before beginning any electrical wiring project, planning for the process in advance is essential. Make sure all the tools and materials needed are available and create a drawing of your home's layout so that you know where each wire should be placed.

Safety considerations during installation
When working with electricity, it is essential to take safety precautions. Ensure you wear protective gear and keep children from the area while wiring. Also, make sure all power sources are turned off before beginning work.

Tools and materials needed for installation
To properly install household wire for house, you need various tools and materials. These include wire strippers, wire cutters, a voltage tester, and non-conductive tape.

Step-by-step installation process
Once you have gathered all the necessary materials and tools, you can begin the installation process. Start by connecting the grounding wires to a ground rod or other metal part of the structure, then connect each wire to its designated outlet box.
Ensure that all connections are securely fastened together and that no two terminals are touching. Once everything is in place, use a voltage tester to check that all the connections are correct.

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FAQ

Q: What size wire is normal for household wire?

A: Most wires in a modern home electrical system are 12 or 14 gauge. However, for large appliances, you may see 10-, 8-, or 6-gauge wires. Remember, the smaller the AWG number, the thicker the wire. Large appliances like ovens, washers, and dryers require higher amperage, so they require a different wire gauge to power.

Q: Which size cable is best for household wire?

A: When you are searching for wires for your home and domestic lighting then usually 1.5mm or 1mm is used. However, in most cases, an Electrical Cable Sizing of 1mm is more than enough. 1.5 should be used only when cable run is over a long distance and to cope with supply demand and voltage drop.

Q: How do I choose wire size for household wire?

A: First, measure the highest permissible voltage drop. Second, calculate the load current. Third, you must know that the most appropriate cable will be one that has a current rating closest to the load current calculated.

Q: What safety precautions should I take when working with household wires?

A: Always turn off the power supply before working on wires, use insulated tools, and wear protective gear if necessary.

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