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Subject: Re: [motm] solid core vs. stranded? was: Is 22gage stranded wire acceptable?

From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...>
Date: 2009-03-02

> any reason not to use solid core cable? as it's easier to work with, no
> tinning? I've also seen it use is many commercial modules.

- stranded wire is MUCH easier to solder
- stranded wire will take 10X the movement that solid wire will. Solid wire
is for fixed installations (like in the walls of your house).
- it's not a good idea to twist solid wire. Twisted wires have a lot less
interference pick-up that individual solid wires

Paul S.