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Why conductors and insulators are both required to construct the electrical wiring in your home

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The conductors carry current which is required to power appliances and lights. The insulators are around the conductors to keep them from touching each other, from touching the house, or any other thing besides what they are powering. Without insulators, houses would be likely to burn down

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