Bob--
Stranded wire should be used wherever vibration, movement, etc. is an
issue--automotive, marine, aircraft, etc.
Best--Michael Oritt
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On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
> I think it's probably assumed in this discussion but, generally, we're
> talking about stranded wires and not solid, right?
>
> Electricity conducts primarily on the outer surface of a wire. Since
> stranded wires have greater total cross section and hence more surface area
> than an equivalent sized solid wire they will conduct better. Plus, of
> course, it's more flexible and easier to solder or crimp.
>
>
> bs
>
>
>
>
> On 2/5/2011 9:30 PM, Hap Polk wrote:
>
>> We pretty much beat up the Healey wiring sizing, fusing and connecting
>> subject, but for those who want even more stuff, take a look at wire
>> sizing
>> at http://www.simetric.co.uk/siwire_elect.htm
>>
>>
>>
>>
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