General Cable Blog & Insights

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

Blog Wednesday 13th of May 2026

I Told My CEO "Brand Doesn't Matter" for Conduit Fill. Here's Why I Was Wrong.

A procurement manager's confession: chasing the lowest conduit price cost us more than money. Why total value, including brand reliability like General Cable, matters more than the initial quote.

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Blog Wednesday 13th of May 2026

How to Select the Best Multimeter for Automotive Use: An Emergency Specialist's 5-Step Checklist

An emergency specialist with over a decade of experience in critical logistics shares a practical, 5-step checklist for choosing a multimeter for automotive diagnostics, focusing on features that prevent costly rework and ensure accurate readings.

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Blog Tuesday 12th of May 2026

When the CFO Caught a $2,400 Mistake: What I Learned About Buying Cable

An office administrator shares a real story about a cable procurement error that cost the company thousands, and the lessons learned about vetting vendors and reading specs.

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Blog Tuesday 12th of May 2026

I Spent 6 Years Analyzing Cable Vendor Costs. Here’s Why I’m Betting on General Cable (and Not Just for the Price)

A procurement manager breaks down the total cost of ownership (TCO) for fiber optic cabling, arguing that General Cable offers better value for small-to-mid-sized buyers than the big-name competition, despite surface-level pricing.

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Blog Saturday 9th of May 2026

general-cable vs. The Spec Sheet: Why DuraForce Pro 3 and 3210 Changed My Mind on Cable Quality

A quality inspector breaks down the real-world differences between standard fiber optic cables and the high-performance DuraForce Pro 3 and 3210 series, explaining why upfront specifications prevent costly rework.

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Blog Saturday 9th of May 2026

5 FAQs About General Cable Connectors in 5G & FTTH Networks

A practical guide answering common questions about connectors, devices, and networks from an emergency specialist who’s handled rush orders and field failures.

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