Extreme cold temperatures can have adverse effects on wire and cable, causing them to become temporarily brittle and inflexible. When cables are installed below recommended temperatures, cables may stiffen or even crack. Understanding a cable’s temperature rating is critical during cold weather installations.
Read Service Wire's most recent article to learn more about cold temperature ratings and how to select the right cable for cold weather installations at https://www.servicewire.com/ServiceWire/Resources/Customer-QA/Cold-Weather-Cable.htm.
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