General Cable Blog & Insights

Cable technology trends, installation guides, and industry news from our engineering team.

Blog Wednesday 17th of June 2026

7 Questions Every Buyer Gets Wrong About General Cable (And What I Learned the Hard Way)

A veteran specifier answers the most common (and costly) questions about General Cable products, from Cat6 performance to THHN sourcing, with hard-won lessons from the field.

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Blog Wednesday 17th of June 2026

Why Knowing Who Owns General Cable Changed How I Buy Wire

A hands-on perspective on how General Cable's ownership history (Prysmian, Rome Wire acquisition) affects real-world project decisions — and why you should care about who owns your cable supplier.

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Blog Tuesday 16th of June 2026

Why I Stopped Buying the Cheapest Cable (And Started Calling General Cable)

An administrative buyer shares a costly lesson learned from prioritizing unit price over total value when ordering industrial cable, and why value now matters more.

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Blog Tuesday 16th of June 2026

Choosing the Right Cable? Here’s What My Mistakes Taught Me (General Cable Edition)

A field engineer shares hard-learned lessons on selecting cable types, featuring real scenarios for Cat6a plenum, THHN, and industrial cables. Includes insights on General Cable’s manufacturing locations and common pitfalls.

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Blog Sunday 7th of June 2026

Why I Don't Buy Enclosures Based on Price Alone Anymore

A procurement manager explains why the cheapest enclosure quote is almost never the best deal, using real-world cost tracking data and a TCO approach.

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Blog Sunday 7th of June 2026

General Cable for Your Next Project? It Depends on Your Project.

A procurement manager's take on choosing the right General Cable product for structured cabling projects, based on three real-world scenarios.

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Blog Friday 5th of June 2026

Choosing the Right Cable for Your Network: A Cost-Controlled Decision Tree

A procurement manager's practical guide to selecting copper or fiber optic cables based on your specific scenario – balancing performance, total cost, and future growth.

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Blog Friday 5th of June 2026

The Voltage Drop Trap: Why Your Cable Choice Matters More Than Your Multimeter Reading

An admin buyer's perspective on why voltage drop isn't just a calculation—it's a real-world problem that affects network reliability and budget. Three scenarios, three solutions, and the one tool that won't save you.

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Blog Thursday 4th of June 2026

The Real Cost of Cheap Cable: Why Your Supply Chain Is Costing You More Than You Think

A procurement manager's deep dive into why the lowest cable quote isn't the cheapest option — and how to avoid hidden supply chain costs.

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Blog Thursday 4th of June 2026

The 6-Point Cable Quality Checklist I Use Before Approving Any Order

A practical, step-by-step checklist for network engineers and contractors to verify cable quality before installation, drawing from real-world inspection experience.

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