Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Understanding The Real Importance Of Cable Caddy

By Krystal Branch


Installing electrical wires and cables could certainly be challenging and sometimes even frustrating. However, there is a simple yet effective solution that drastically helps make the job easier. This is the cable caddy which makes handling and dispensing wires a whole lot easier and manageable.

Everyone who has been into the job of installing wires has been through the frustration of knotted and tangled wires. On top of that, there is the challenge of loading and unloading the wires. But that would be a thing of the past. This piece of equipment is designed to make is easier to transport and to systematically organize wires which therefore gets rid of the hassle of loading and unloading spools of wires.

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 outdoor electricians installing large wires outside the premises, large variants are the best options. These variants are designed to carry large spools of wires. These equipments typically carries spools with a height of 15 to 17 inches and a diameter of around eighteen to twenty inches.

The said variants are usually made of metal or steel for exceptional strength that lets it handle heavy spools. The body is usually treated with protective coating to prevent rust and corrosion when used outside which exposes it to water and other substances. These types of equipments are usually made of hollow bars that makes it sturdy yet light weight to make it easy to carry. Since it is oftentimes laid by the roadside, they usually come with light and easily visible colors.

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 are also available for indoor use. These holds smaller spools of wires that are used for indoor wiring. The design makes the variant more portable that large ones and can be placed horizontally or vertically whichever makes the installation easier.

With regard to the material used, some are steel but not necessarily all. The materials are also kept light and covered with coating that creates a smooth surface so as not to scratch the paints or walls when moved around. Since it is smaller in size and is more portable, these types usually are equipped with singular handles that allows one hand lifting.

For a demanding job like installing wires, the caddy is definitely a simple yet a must have tool for electricians. Not only does it make organizing tools and equipments easy, it also lets you worry less about tangled wires therefore allowing you to efficiently do the job. Fixing and cleaning the tools after installation also makes it faster and a little less of a hassle.




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