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Short, practical answers to common questions from cable buyers: what a cable code means, which size replaces which, and which cable suits the job.
H07V-U vs H07V-R vs H07V-K: Which Single-Core Wire to UseH07V-U, H07V-R and H07V-K are 450/750 V PVC single-core wires with solid, stranded or flexible conductors. What the code means and which one to choose.Read the guide- Chinese Cable Codes Explained: BV, BVR, RV, BVV and RVVWhat the letters in Chinese wire codes such as BV, BVR, RV, BVV and RVV mean, their IEC 60227 and European equivalents, and the ZC, WDZ and NH prefixes.Read the guide
AWG to mm² Conversion Chart, with the Next IEC Size UpAWG to mm² chart from 24 AWG to 4/0 and kcmil, with the next IEC 60228 metric size for each, a mm² to AWG table, and why 14 AWG is not 2.5 mm².Read the guide
RG58 vs RG8X vs 400-Series: Choosing 50 Ω Coaxial CableCompare RG174, RG316, RG58, RG8X and 400-series 50 Ω coax by loss, diameter and use, with approximate loss at 150, 450 and 900 MHz and a simple way to choose.Read the guide- Cable Standards and Cross-Reference GuideIEC 60227 cable types cross-referenced to European (H07V-U, H05VV-F) and Chinese (BV, RV, RVV) codes, plus IEC 60228 conductor classes, BS 6004 cables, IEC 60445 wire colours and AWG to mm² sizes.Read the guide
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