When you want to buy Underground Cable

Are you one of those people who think they can perform an underground cable installation by themselves? If the answer is yes, I can confidently tell you it’s a straightforward process. You just have to lay out an ideal cable path. Underground installation of a cable is easy, but first, you need to choose a suitable wire. How do you choose the most appropriate wire?

First, you need to ascertain whether you need a low or high-voltage cable. What is the variance between these types of cables? Well, a low voltage cable is suitable for applications that require up to 1000 volts. So, if you intend to carry out applications that involve extreme voltage, a 15 kV underground cable may come in handy.

Secondly, you need to choose the right size of cable. Like archetypal PVC cables, size determines the amperage that a wire can withstand. So, you need to select a cable size based on the amount of current you intend to run through the underground cable system. It is often challenging to make such choices, especially if you are not an expert in electrical cables. Therefore, it is best to consult a professional before making an ideal underground cable choice.

here is no actual price for this type of cable. Prices tend to vary depending on the underground cable types and the size of the wire. Logically, a bigger underground cable uses more copper. The bigger the copper used in the manufacturing process, the higher the price of the wire. This does not necessarily mean you should pick a small-sized cable just because it is cheap. As I indicated earlier, the size of the conductor has severe implications on the cable’s current carrying capacity. What happens if you choose a cheap small-sized wire instead of a suitable size?

A small-sized cable will most probably burst into flames because it cannot withstand the amount of electric current passing through it. If this happens, you’ll have to replace the cable. Replacement of an underground cable is more costly than typical PVC cablesbecause you have to incur some expenditure in finding it. Thus, it is best to invest in the right size of cable regardless of the price.