In the construction and installation of electrical systems, wires are often not used immediately, or there are unused excess wires. Such circumstances require construction workers or homeowners to have reasonable storage plans to avoid damage, reduce the endurance of the wire.
Wires are easily damaged and shorten their lifespan if they are not properly maintained
Factors affecting the quality of wires
1. Air
Copper, aluminum or any other metal left in the open-air condition will gradually fade due to the oxidation reaction. As to copper, the colour of this metal will fade, then turn blue under the reaction of CO2.
2. Water and chemicals
Wires are usually constructed and installed during the unfinished construction phase, so it is inevitable that wires may get contact with wet environments, corrosive substances such as plastering mortar or rainwater. These agents will cause underground cables to corrode and oxidize quickly.
3. Scratches and pressure
Construction areas often have many disordered objects that need to be stacked to save space, if the power wire is placed under too many things, the pressure on the cord will affect the structure of the wire. Not to mention, the process of transportation and relocation can cause sharp objects to collide with wires, causing scratching, even cracking, tearing the insulation.
How to preserve civil wires
In fact, on the packaging of Tran Phu civil wires, there is always a manual, detailing the manufacturer's notes, however, these details are often overlooked by consumers. These details are including:
- Keep the wires dry, away from corrosive chemicals, water.
- Use flexible plastic tips to cover the ends of wires while not being in connection.
- Do not let the wires be in direct contact with water (rain), plastering mortar, or wet environment.
Rainwater is also a factor that seriously affects the quality of wires
- When there are not enough cover tips or the cords have been separated into strands (for multi-strand wire), it is necessary to use good insulating tape to tightly tighten the unconnected wires.
- Use extra wire protection parts such as flexible rubber, springs, plastic pipes to protect from wires being broken, uncovered due to sharp objects, sharp strokes, mice or large insect bites, or users' impact in the wrong way.
Hopefully, the article has partly helped each person know how to preserve wires properly. In order to ensure the long-lasting power cord and limit damage-causing fire and explosion risks, in addition to paying attention to the preservation method, consumers should choose reputable units that include a reasonable warranty policy right from the purchase stage. In particular, Tran Phu electric wire & cable is proud to be a trusted brand with millions of Vietnamese consumers over the past 36 years.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Address: No. 41, Phuong Liet Str., Phuong Liet Ward, Thanh Xuan Dist., Hanoi.
Hotline: 0898.41.41.41
Email: contact@tranphu.vn
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