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

2009-03-02 by Paul Schreiber

> 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.

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