Our society has grown accustomed to digital devices and communication equipment. This has led to high demand for low voltage cables in residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
As a result, low voltage power cables have become an integral part of our daily lives. If you want to learn more about them read this article.
What are they?
Low voltage electrical equipment relies on a separate current from what is provided by power outlets, fixtures, and switches. This type of equipment requires the use of low voltage (LV) cables, which form their own network.
This network enables low voltage equipment to work properly and reliably for digital and communication purposes. Because LV cables do not pose as great a risk as other types of wires, LV equipment does not need to be as closely inspected.
As already mentioned, a network comprised of LV cables isn’t identical to standard electrical wiring. Low voltage wiring systems are specifically designed for:
Installing LV cables typically happens during or after the installation process of basic electrical.
The low voltage range can reach as high as 1,000V and anything lower than 70V is considered extra-low voltage. The most common low voltage numbers you will see are:
There are two different types of low voltage cables:
- Alternating currents (AC),
- Direct currents (DC).
Let’s take a closer look at the differences between AC and DC in next article.
