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Monday, February 24, 2014

What Are The Uses And Functions Of Cable Caddy

By Krystal Branch


Carrying and dispensing electrical cables and wires has always been frustrating, which makes the installation so awfully challenging. However, simple tools are now available to help effectively get away from tangles, making the job done easier than how it used to be. This utility, the cable caddy, is used to organize and dispense spools of electrical wires to make it more manageable through the course of the installation.

In installing electrical wires, tangled and knotted electrical wires oftentimes tops the list of challenges. Aside from that, there is the hassle of loading and unloading the spools of wires. These are the things that these caddies are trying to effectively find solution for. Designed to systematically organize and handle spools of wires, these tools helps you achieve a hassle free job of wire installation.

These tools can be purchased in different designs, orientation and sizes, all designed to aid in specific needs. Which one you need to get depends on what specific wiring installation job needs to be done. The size of the wires and spools are also factors when purchasing the best one for you.

For electricians installing wires outdoors, large variants of these organizers are available. These tools could carry the large roll of wires which are used for outdoor installations. These variants could usually accommodate a wire spool with heights of fifteen to seventeen inches and diameter of eighteen to twenty inches.

To give it the exceptional strength required to dispense large and heavy spools of wires, metal or steel is usually used to manufacture them. The body is then treated with a coating that gives protection against corrosion and rust especially when placed outside. The body is also usually are made of hollow bars to keep it relatively light for easy handling. Also, light colors are used for these tools so that they remain highly visible on the roadside where they are usually placed when doing the installation.

Oftentimes, large variants holds the spool horizontally. This specific design makes it easier to setup the equipment and dispense the wires. When not in use, the piece could easily be folded. This makes it more convenient and easy to organize the tool after the installation is done.

Smaller variants which are designed for indoor use are also available in the market. They are meant for use with smaller spools of electrical wires used indoors. The size makes these variants more portable that larger ones. It also allows you to place the tool horizontally or vertically depending on preference.

As for the material, these types are not strictly made of steel. Materials used for these variants are light weight but strong. Also they are covered with materials or coatings that gives it smooth surface so that it does not scratch the walls or the paints while the equipment is being moved around. It small sized makes it portable and lighter so they usually come with only one handle for single hand lifting.

With caddy, a demanding job like the installation of wires, whether outdoor or indoor becomes easier. This makes it an indispensable tool for electricians. With the aid of simple yet effective and useful tools like these, you can expect a more hassle free installation that increases your efficiency on the job, away from the mess of tangled wires.




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