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Identification Systems
Sam Logan
Creare Communication
Cable identification systems are essential for the organisation and maintenance of electrical systems, so much so that many electricians use them out of habit today. They make it much easier to solve any problems that may arise because the electrician can go straight to the source of the problem without first having to find out which cables go where and test them all individually. In the long term, this could save you a lot of money and a lot of hassle!
There are many cable and wire identification systems out there and they tend to be widely used today. They are not to be confused with marking systems because they actually serve to label the wires. Identification systems, on the other hand, actually identify wires that are no longer in use in the home. That is to say that they are de-energized. This can happen for a number of reasons and may actually be a source of weakness in any circuit.
Identification systems are used to identify the de-energized cables from the energized cables to make any working on the wiring in a home or in a business much easier and much safer. By being equipped to tell which wires are in use and which are not, the level of safety for someone handling wires is dramatically increased. This may be why they are used in both installation and maintenance. Any electrician that is installing new wiring must fully test that wiring when he or she is finished and identification systems provide a quick and easy way of doing so. If the wiring is not tested then it can cause a major hazard in future. During maintenance, every worker must check whether cables are in use before touching them or could end up seriously hurt or worse.
Identification systems are easy to use both in technique and in operation. Of course, operation and technique varies from model to model, of which there are many on the market. However, the majority of identifications take just second to use and give accurate results. Before using any system, you should always read the instructions to be on the safe side because some check for live wires instead of de-energized ones. It is much better to be safe than sorry!
Article submitted Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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