Stranded Vs Solid
- Thread starter randyo
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- Licensed Electrician
No new news, they are still making both.
StarCat
Industrial Engineering Tech
- Location
- Moab, UT USA
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- Imdustrial Engineering Technician - HVACR Electrical and Mechanical Systems
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Preference
I find it better across the board for most types of industrial work.
I have heard some Electrical shop formen say " Solid core wire is easier to terminate."
I wonder why they say this?/? It must be just about what they are used to terminating.I do not find it easier.
Solid core is not good for flex conduit whips or putting crimp connectors on.
For what we do here, I do not keep solid core in the shop. It is useful in some cases.
Preference
I find it better across the board for most types of industrial work.
I have heard some Electrical shop formen say " Solid core wire is easier to terminate."
I wonder why they say this?/? It must be just about what they are used to terminating.I do not find it easier.
Solid core is not good for flex conduit whips or putting crimp connectors on.
For what we do here, I do not keep solid core in the shop. It is useful in some cases.
electrofelon
Senior Member
- Location
- Cherry Valley NY, Seattle, WA
- Occupation
- Electrician
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