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Electricalaka: wireaka: cable

Conductor

In Plain English

The wire or cable that carries electricity from one point to another in an electrical system.

Definition

Any material, typically a copper or aluminum wire, that allows electrical current to flow through it. Conductors are sized by gauge or cross-sectional area (AWG or kcmil) based on the current they must carry. Insulated conductors are rated for specific voltage levels and environmental conditions.

Example

The feeder required 4/0 AWG copper conductors to handle the 200-amp service without voltage drop.

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