AWG sets the standard The American Wire Gauge system has been setting the specifications for wire gauges since February 1857. In 1856, J.R. Brown and Sharpe created the American Wire Gauge Standard (AWG) for the repair and design of clocks, watches, and mathematical instruments. They developed a standardized system to measure the gauge or diameter…

Despite its ambiguous name, the butt splice connector is actually a fairly common and useful connector used in electrical work. A butt splice connector is a form of so called “crimp” connectors. Crimp connectors are used to terminate wires safely, or connect one wire to another. The wire is inserted into the connector. Then the…

Automotive and heavy equipment has a number of electrical connector option. In many cases, it takes a skilled technician to know the differences between them. Each connector has a different purpose, and you need to be able to select the best electrical wire connector for the job at hand. This will keep your system running…