2018-09-192018-09-192018http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12091/269Electrical wires transport electricity. Electrical wires carry electric current. Electrical wires have four essential properties: size, type, insulation, and material. Selecting electrical wire with the wrong properties can cause equipment to malfunction. Selecting electrical wire with the wrong properties can cause a fire when the wire overheats. The correct type of electrical wire for your project should be selected based on size, type, insulation, and material.en-USElectricalWiresBTA SkillsSelecting WireArticle