[sdiy] question about cables

[Seb Francis]

>> Single-stranded wire is for installation. OK for inside wiring,
>> bad idea for patch cables.
>>
>>     

cheater cheater wrote:
> Why would you use a different cable inside the modular than you use
> outside the modular?
>
> Does the signal attain magical properties when it crosses the faceplate?
>   


It's because of the mechanical rather than electrical properties that 
one would do this.  i.e. single stranded wire tends to hold it's form 
(good for internal wiring), but breaks easily when flexed (bad for patch 
cables).

Seb