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[Healeys] Wiring - reformatted

Subject: [Healeys] Wiring - reformatted
From: happolk at cox.net (Hap Polk)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 08:21:34 -0800
References: <016a01cbc5bf$04ccff00$0e66fd00$@cox.net> <4D4EA2ED.4040307@comcast.net>
Yes, stranded wire per AWG standards, typically 7 strands.

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 5:32 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiring - reformatted

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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