Wiring is very delicate, which is why manufacturers always use commercial-grade housing materials to protect every cable’s interior components. Although the housing can effectively shield the wiring from the elements, shortages and other problems could occur if the housing is torn or damaged. The process of taking care of the housing on a wire isn’t complicated because you can easily maintain thin or thick cables for residential or commercial use by following a few practical steps.

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Avoiding Intense Wrapping Tactics

When wires are wrapped, they take up less space in a storage container. However, after wires are intensely wrapped, a lot of pressure builds up, and this energy gradually damages the housing on a cable. A typical cord’s housing breaks or tears when it’s wrapped tightly because material pinches and bends dramatically while it’s winded up. If you want to store your wires without destroying the housing, simplify roll up the cables until you form a loose circle. Then, tie a string around each roll so that the cables will stay secured.

Keep the Wiring Out of High Traffic Environments

Most cables are damaged when they’re handled in high traffic environments. This type of environment typically has a lot of foot traffic or areas where people operate various vehicles. Because wires can’t handle a lot of weight, a typical housing will crack or tear if someone or something crushes the outer insulated material.

If you’re going to work with cables in a residential area, you can protect the wires by discussing your project objectives with homeowners in advance. During the discussions, let the homeowners know that you will run wires across the driveway so that residents won’t accidentally drive over the housing. Throughout indoor wiring situations, you can easily protect your wiring by positioning the lines against walls so that residents won’t trip.

These strategies can make the process of protecting and preserving cables and wiring easier. If you’re going to tackle jobs with bidirectional coupler pieces in rainy climates, always shield your equipment from the elements with a cover or tarp.