Our homes are wrapped with meters of wire. A 2019 report by the National Crime Records Bureau Ministry of Home Affairs states that electrocution kills nearly 30 Indians every day. Low-quality wires are more likely to trigger short circuits and often contain toxic elements like lead & cadmium that are extremely harmful to human health. Several studies have revealed that during residential fires a majority of deaths are due to smoke inhalation rather than burn injuries. 240 million people globally suffer serious illnesses due to lead poisoning.
Conscientious wire and cable manufacturers have adapted their manufacturing processes and introduced wires with minimal amounts of toxic elements. Modern wires guarantee the safety of your loved ones through their flame retardant, low smoke, and low halogen features. The 5 qualities in a wire that are must-have for all homes are shock protection, energy-efficient, non-toxic-lead free, long-running, and fire safety.
Standard wires offer minimal protection against shocks whereas wires with a higher heat resistance possess superior insulation that helps in preventing electrical accidents. Modern wires have lower energy consumption thanks to the use of high purity 99.97% electrolytic grade copper and a 20% higher current carrying capacity. Modern wires have been tackled through the use of advanced raw materials and manufacturing processes. Modern wires with a higher heat resistance have the ability to carry up to 20% more current which increases their lifespan and performance and it also contains only 0.5% of HCI content, assuring supreme safety standards. Low-quality wires allow only 5-10 percent visibility whereas modern wires allow up to 45% visibility. Polycab Green Wire with 5-in-1 green shield technology is Polycab’s most technologically advanced in-house wires segment.