Dryer Receptacles, Stranded Wire

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I do a lot of dryer circuits in apartment buildings. #10 wire is stiff and hard to pack, even in a 2 gang box. it occurred to me today to start carrying some #10 stranded. Next trip, I'll try pigtailing stranded jumpers to the receptacle. Should pack in box much more easily. In fact, I'd like to see #10 NM made with stranded.
 
jmellc said:
I do a lot of dryer circuits in apartment buildings. #10 wire is stiff and hard to pack, even in a 2 gang box.
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Eat your "Wheaties". :lol:

If you are old enough to know what I'm talking about there is a reason those #10s are hard to pack. You are getting old.
 
Honestly, I've always thought that. #10 NM is one of those sizes that would work out better as stranded.
 
growler said:
Eat your "Wheaties". :lol:

If you are old enough to know what I'm talking about there is a reason those #10s are hard to pack. You are getting old.
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It was hard to pack when I was half my age. Just gets harder as I get older. :weeping:
 
Read your specs first. It’s not uncommon to see solid required for anything under #8.


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I just finished installing a dozen RV pedestals with 4/0. Over a hundred cut 'n strip 'n bend 'n coat 'n torque. The last connection was a 10 AWG UF to power the lavatory. It felt like Cat 6.....
 
Craigv said:
I just finished installing a dozen RV pedestals with 4/0. Over a hundred cut 'n strip 'n bend 'n coat 'n torque. The last connection was a 10 AWG UF to power the lavatory. It felt like Cat 6.....
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Haha, after 4/0, anything would seem easy.
 
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