OD: The abbreviation for the "outside diameter" dimension that is used to measure the diameter of a cable. In general, as the wire gauge increases, so does the cable OD.
What are cable tags?
Cable tags provide you with the ability to create clear, unambiguous cable identification tags for both indoor and outdoor applications. Cable ID tags can be attached to a wire, cable, or bundle using cable ties or lacing cord.
How are wires marked?
Labels typically include: Wire size: Indicated by a number (such as 12, for 12-gauge) or a number followed by "AWG," for American Wire Gauge. Number of wires: Usually indicated by the number 2; landscape wiring typically has two insulated wires stuck together (similar to a lamp cord) and contains no ground wire.Oct 4, 2021
How is wire numbered?
An electrical cable is classified by two numbers separated by a hyphen, such as 14-2. The first number denotes the conductor's gauge; the second denotes the number of conductors inside the cable. For instance, 14-2 has two 14-gauge conductors: a hot and a neutral.Feb 4, 2021