cracker39 wrote:Regarding stranded vs. solid wire, I only see a problem with working with the wire...that is, flexibility in tight places. Ira said the working with solid was a real headache. So, I may go with stranded. My local HD doesn't have the bulk stranded that I want, but I can buy a 50' 12 ga. extension cord, remove the socket and plug, and cut it to the three lengths I need to reach my outlets. A 50' 12/3 cord is $23 at HD, just a little more than 50' of solid 12/2 w/ground.
Actually I read somewhere that solid is not used because with constant flexing (vibration) it can break. Let me see if I can find that thread.
Okay, here is where I saw that...
http://tnttt.com/viewto ... reak#57248
Mike...
P.S. Actually flexibility is a better reason to use stranded wire. We bought ours at Ace Hardware, off a large spool. It was that orange extension cord wire, really heavy stuff. And it was easy to route it where we wanted it.