Unconnected Drain Wires ?


I have seen some power cables for sale here that have unconnected drain wires.

What is a drain wire?

Why do they disconnect drain wires on some cables, but not on others?

Does an unconnected drain wire present a hazzard?

Thank you.
mmarvin19

Showing 1 response by dopogue

I'm using power cable (CryoMax III) that hasshielded hot/neutral/ground wires AND a separate unshielded drain wire. This may be what the OP is talking about. Various discussions on AA's Cable Asylum recommend attaching such drain wires at the source end, the other end, both, or neither. It would be nice to resolve this issue, if there is a resolution. Dave