Monthly Archives: May 2019

Have you ever wondered where the warmest place on earth is? The answer may be surprising to most as it’s not a geographical location, rather small confined areas. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) stated the highest temperature ever recorded on the surface of the earth was discovered in 1913, in Death Valley, where temperatures reached 56.7°C. In today’s society that may seem extremely warm, but in the grand scheme of things it really isn’t.

Why is Military wire so much different than every other wiring or cabling product?

Military wire or Mil-Spec wire is unique because it’s one of the only wiring products with its own designation, unlike hook-up wire or high-temperature wire both of which are designated by UL and CSA. Similar to UL and CSA, Mil-Spec wire has a specific set of standards that must be followed in order for that product to be considered “real” mil-spec wire.

This weeks Cabling Fun Facts: Elon Musk proves China can be completely powered by solar power, how solar power is now cheaper than fossil fuels and how renewables are continuing to lower in price.