In daily life, as an indispensable electrical material for households, businesses, and industries, the selection of wires is particularly important. However, there are various types of wire products on the market with uneven quality standards, which may pose safety hazards to users. In order to help consumers avoid purchasing defective wire products, Asia Cable will conduct some case studies, hoping to help consumers improve their discernment ability.

Case 1: Fire caused by substandard quality of wire conductors

Residents of a certain residential area purchased a batch of cheap electrical wires during the renovation process, but a fire accident occurred shortly thereafter. After investigation, it was found that the fire was caused by the substandard quality of the copper core of the wire conductor, which resulted in heating during the operation of the wire. This incident highlights the importance of the quality of wire conductors for electrical safety. For example, the conductor standards of the purchased wire and cable products did not meet the established requirements, resulting in wire overload and the generation of a large amount of heat during use, ultimately leading to a fire.

Case 2: The appearance may seem thick, but in reality, it is prone to aging and leakage

A consumer purchased a seemingly thick looking wire and found that the insulation layer of the wire began to age shortly after use, resulting in leakage. After inspection, it was found that the insulation layer of the wire is made of recycled plastic, and its durability is significantly insufficient. During long-term use, this insulation layer is prone to aging, which increases electrical safety hazards and poses a serious threat to consumers/ electrical safety.

experience and lesson

From the above two cases, we understand that inferior wire and cable products pose a huge threat to the safety of users. We should choose wire products carefully. When purchasing wires, it is advisable to choose reputable and reputable suppliers with relevant quality certifications to avoid purchasing wire products with unknown sources or questionable quality.

Pay attention to checking product labeling: When purchasing wires, carefully check the product labeling to ensure the completeness and clarity of information including factory name, address, production date, etc., to ensure reliable product quality.

Avoid being tempted by cheap prices: Wires with low prices often have questionable quality, and consumers should be cautious when purchasing. Do not be tempted by cheap prices and ignore quality.

Finally, we should also conduct regular safety checks on the purchased and used wire products. In order to promptly identify potential safety hazards and take necessary measures such as replacement or repair to ensure the electrical safety of users.