A wire is a conductor, a material that conducts electricity. In the case of home wiring, the conductors are copper or aluminum (or copper-sheathed aluminum), and are solid metal conductors or stranded wires.

The most typical type of wiring in modern homes is non-metallic (NM) cable, which consists of two or more individual wires wrapped in a shielded plastic jacket. NM cables typically consist of one or more "hot" (current-carrying)…

What is a fire survival cable?

High-safety fire-resistant cables for use in fire-hazardous areas also known as circuit integrity cables, they are designed to withstand high temperatures for the shortest specified period of time under direct fire. They can be applied in vulnerable areas where people and equipment are at risk of fire, such as airports, thermal power plants, subway projects, railway stations, etc. With properties to prevent overheating, they can…