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Username12: /* HV (Iron) Cable */

2022-05-22T09:49:17Z

HV (Iron) Cable

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	\|{{Grid/Crafting Table		\|{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A2=~~Iron_Plate~~\|B2=Cutter\|		\|A2=Refined_Iron_Plate\|B2=Cutter\|
	\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3		\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3
	\|Output-link=HV Cable		\|Output-link=HV Cable

Username12: /* HV (Iron) Cable */

2022-05-22T09:36:54Z

HV (Iron) Cable

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	\|{{Grid/Crafting Table		\|{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A2=~~Iron_Ingot~~\|B2=Cutter\|		\|A2=Iron_Plate\|B2=Cutter\|
	\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3		\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3
	\|Output-link=HV Cable		\|Output-link=HV Cable

Username12: /* HV (Iron) Cable */

2022-05-22T09:36:33Z

HV (Iron) Cable

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	\|{{Grid/Crafting Table		\|{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A2=~~Iron_ingot~~\|B2=Cutter\|		\|A2=Iron_Ingot\|B2=Cutter\|
	\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3		\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3
	\|Output-link=HV Cable		\|Output-link=HV Cable

Username12: /* HV (Iron) Cable */

2022-05-22T09:36:15Z

HV (Iron) Cable

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	\|{{Grid/Crafting Table		\|{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A2=~~Refined Iron Plate~~\|B2=Cutter\|		\|A2=Iron_ingot\|B2=Cutter\|
	\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3		\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3
	\|Output-link=HV Cable		\|Output-link=HV Cable
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	\|{{Grid/Crafting Table		\|{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|B1=Rubber		\|B1=Rubber
	\|A2=Rubber\|B2=~~Refined Iron~~\|C2=Rubber		\|A2=Rubber\|B2=HV_Cable\|C2=Rubber
	\|B3=Rubber		\|B3=Rubber
	\|Output=Insulated_HV_Cable\|OA=4		\|Output=Insulated_HV_Cable\|OA=4

KrisBigK: Improved expressions, updated some things, added more info on electrocuting, added some links and changed some links in text

2019-08-04T01:35:15Z

Improved expressions, updated some things, added more info on electrocuting, added some links and changed some links in text

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Sonrad10: Fixed typo volatge -> voltage

2018-09-03T16:14:41Z

Fixed typo volatge -> voltage

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	In the most recent versions of IC2, Tin cable can only tolerate '''Low ~~Volatge~~''' (up to 32 [[EU\|EUP]]), which means they can handle the energy outputted by basic Generators, but they're very cheap to make and have extremely low energy loss (0.20 EU/block).		In the most recent versions of IC2, Tin cable can only tolerate '''Low Voltage''' (up to 32 [[EU\|EUP]]), which means they can handle the energy outputted by basic Generators, but they're very cheap to make and have extremely low energy loss (0.20 EU/block).
	In older versions, Tin cables could only tolerate '''Micro Voltage''' (up to 5 [[EU\|EUP]]). Since no transformer can "step down" voltage this low, Tin cables were only suited for lower-output generators like Solar Panels, Water Mills, or Wind Farms.		In older versions, Tin cables could only tolerate '''Micro Voltage''' (up to 5 [[EU\|EUP]]). Since no transformer can "step down" voltage this low, Tin cables were only suited for lower-output generators like Solar Panels, Water Mills, or Wind Farms.

TwilCynder: /* Cable Types */ Update (Voltage, energy loss)

2018-04-26T19:22:40Z

Cable Types: Update (Voltage, energy loss)

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	Tin ~~cables~~ can only tolerate '''~~Micro Voltage~~''' (up to 5 [[EU\|EUP]]) but they're very cheap to make and have extremely low energy loss. Since no transformer can "step down" voltage this low, Tin cables ~~are~~ only suited for lower-output generators like Solar Panels, Water Mills, or Wind Farms.		In the most recent versions of IC2, Tin cable can only tolerate '''Low Volatge''' (up to 32 [[EU\|EUP]]), which means they can handle the energy outputted by basic Generators, but they're very cheap to make and have extremely low energy loss (0.20 EU/block).
			In older versions, Tin cables could only tolerate '''Micro Voltage''' (up to 5 [[EU\|EUP]]). Since no transformer can "step down" voltage this low, Tin cables were only suited for lower-output generators like Solar Panels, Water Mills, or Wind Farms.

	=== Copper Cable ===		=== Copper Cable ===
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	Copper cables are the most common cable tier. They are only capable of handling '''~~Low~~ Voltage''' (up to 32 [[EU\|EUP]]), however, they suffer the smallest distance-related energy losses out of all the conventional cables, ~~with insulated copper cables having even less energy losses~~.		In the most recent versions of IC2, Copper cables are the most common cable tier. They are only capable of handling '''Medium Voltage''' (up to 128 [[EU\|EUP]]), however, they suffer the smallest, distance-related energy losses out of all the conventional cables (same as tin cables, 0.20 EU/blocks).
			In older versions, they were only able to handle '''Low Voltage''' (up to 32 [[EU\|EUP]])

	=== Gold Cable ===		=== Gold Cable ===
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	Gold cables can transport '''~~Medium~~ Voltage''' (up to ~~128~~ [[EU\|EUP]]) but has higher energy loss than copper. ~~The~~ loss ~~can be remedied to some extent by giving the cable up~~ to ~~two layers~~ of ~~insulation. If~~ carrying full 128EUP, the gold cable will lose less energy than copper over distance, see below for more information.		In the most recent versions of IC2, Gold cables can transport '''High Voltage''' (up to 512 [[EU\|EUP]]) but has higher energy loss than copper (0.40 EU/block) However, since the energy loss applies to each package of energy, if carrying full 128EUP, the gold cable will lose less energy than copper over distance, see below for more information.
			In older versions, they could only transport '''Medium Voltage''' (up to 128 [[EU\|EUP]]).


	=== HV (Iron) Cable ===		=== HV (Iron) Cable ===
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	HV Cables can handle the highest amount of current possible at '''Extreme Voltage''' (up to 2048 [[EU\|EUP]] OR higher) however it loses energy very quickly over distance. When operating at 2048 voltage using transformers, HV Cable is actually far more energy efficient than either Gold or Copper Cable. Only Glass Fibre cable is more energy efficient over distance (at 512 EUP), at the expense of Glass Fibre's diamond material cost.		HV Cables can handle the highest amount of current possible at '''Extreme Voltage''' (up to 2048 [[EU\|EUP]] OR higher) however it loses energy very quickly over distance (0.80 EU/block). When operating at 2048 voltage using transformers, HV Cable is actually far more energy efficient than either Gold or Copper Cable. Only Glass Fibre cable is more energy efficient over distance (at 512 EUP), at the expense of Glass Fibre's diamond material cost.

	=== Glass Fibre Cable ===		=== Glass Fibre Cable ===
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	Glass Fibre cable is a special type of cable capable of transporting '''~~High~~ Voltage''' (up to ~~512~~ [[EU\|EUP]]). It does not shock anything standing too close and has only a tiny amount of energy loss, however it is very expensive to make. If you have a mod installed that adds Silver as an ore, then you can use Silver to replace the Redstone to create cables at an improved rate; however, Silver does not spawn in a regular IC2 installation.		Glass Fibre cable is a special type of cable capable of transporting '''Insane Voltage''' (up to 8192 [[EU\|EUP]]). It does not shock anything standing too close and has only a tiny amount of energy loss, however it is very expensive to make. If you have a mod installed that adds Silver as an ore, then you can use Silver to replace the Redstone to create cables at an improved rate; however, Silver does not spawn in a regular IC2 installation.

	=== Detector Cable ===		=== Detector Cable ===
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	The Detector Cable is a special cable which outputs a redstone current when EU is flowing through it. ~~Detector Cables~~ can ~~only~~ handle ~~up to 512 [[EU\|EUP]]~~.		The Detector Cable is a special cable which outputs a redstone current when EU is flowing through it. They can handle any Voltage.

	=== Splitter Cable ===		=== Splitter Cable ===
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	The Splitter Cable is a special cable which prevents EU from flowing through it when a redstone current is applied. ~~Splitter Cables~~ can ~~only~~ handle ~~up to 512 [[EU\|EUP]]~~		The Splitter Cable is a special cable which prevents EU from flowing through it when a redstone current is applied. They can handle any Voltage.

	== Cable Efficiency ==		== Cable Efficiency ==

BlueBanana45: /* Tin Cable */

2018-02-19T13:21:27Z

Tin Cable

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	=== Tin Cable ===		=== Tin Cable ===
	{{Grid/Crafting Table		{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A2=Tin\|B2=Cutter\|		\|A2=Tin Plate\|B2=Cutter\|
	\|Output=Tin Cable\|OA=3		\|Output=Tin Cable\|OA=3
	\|Output-link=Tin Cable		\|Output-link=Tin Cable

BlueBanana45: /* HV (Iron) Cable */

2018-02-19T13:18:54Z

HV (Iron) Cable

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	\|{{Grid/Crafting Table		\|{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A2=Refined Iron\|B2=~~Refined Iron~~\|~~C2=Refined Iron~~		\|A2=Refined Iron Plate\|B2=Cutter\|
	\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=12		\|Output=HV_Cable\|OA=3
	\|Output-link=HV Cable		\|Output-link=HV Cable
	}}		}}

BlueBanana45: /* Video Tutorial */

2018-02-19T02:33:00Z

Video Tutorial

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	Insulating cables with rubber reduces energy losses, reduces shocks, and allows the cable to be painted using the [[Painter]]. Painted cables will not connect to different colored cables. This also greatly reduces the strain on CPU, as large cable meshes with many intersections require the game to perform many CPU-heavy calculations.		Insulating cables with rubber reduces energy losses, reduces shocks, and allows the cable to be painted using the [[Painter]]. Painted cables will not connect to different colored cables. This also greatly reduces the strain on CPU, as large cable meshes with many intersections require the game to perform many CPU-heavy calculations.

			==Note==
			Not all of this information is as updated as it should be, so I (BlueBanana45) am fixing up this article.

	== Video Tutorial ==		== Video Tutorial ==