Electric cable

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Electric cables are used for the transmission of power and information. For a Martian settlement the following requirements apply:

It must be recyclable.
It must be made in-situ from local resources.
It must be fire-proof

Insulation

Glass fabric made from fiberglass is an interesting material for cable insulation, for it meets all above-mentioned requirements. See also lunarp:In Situ Electrical Insulation.‎

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