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I believe that I was taught that all things being equal, that stranded wire would carry more current than solid wire ? Is that true or am I being misled ?
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wanderingbob wrote:
I believe that I was taught that all things being equal, that stranded wire would carry more current than solid wire ? Is that true or am I being misled ?
You're being misled... Given the same size wire, solid wire will carry slightly more current than stranded due to the spaces between the strands reducing the capacity. In practical use, the difference is not a significant factor in deciding which is the best choice for a given application.
