electrical wiring

Power distribution network

Electrical wiring is the system of wires that carries electricity through a building or device.

The term covers both the physical cables and their arrangement: The house needed new electrical wiring.

Faulty or outdated wiring is a common cause of fires.

Rewiring means replacing an existing system.

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