I know y do it , but why !
When running alternating current you run solid wire , when running direct current you run stranded . Why ?
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Visit a plant that manufactures electrical wire. Solid wire is much less expensive to manufacture.
THIS !
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
The limpness (of silicon insulated wire) allows for almost impossibly tight routing.
The "limpness" of silicone is for TWO reasons. First, the insulation is very flexible, but more importantly, most silicon insulated wire uses finer stands/higher strand count. Both of these increase the cost.
Seeing as we are talking about wire, on DC circuits, I highly recommend using "marine", pre-tinned wire. It cuts down on corrosion.