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Type SE cable is similar to Type NM-B cable because it’s a factory assembly of insulated wires and a grounding wire. Type SE cables have a flame-retardant and moisture-resistant nonmetallic sheath.

Countless cables are used in the home — whether for charging smartphones, transferring data, or connecting audio systems. However, frequent use and regular bending can quickly lead to unsightly ...

In their study, the researchers started with different lengths of VVF cables – the type of electrical wire often found in power cords – which consist of copper wires covered by a PVC sheath.

Cut the USB cable or cables you wish to splice at the designed length using a wire cutter. Cut a 1-inch section of the plastic sheathing from the end of each wire segment using a razor blade.