Subject: Can I use Solid wire for rewiring sailboat if not WHY?
From: none
Date: 5/27/2004 9:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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what an absurd response!
For the willing: solid wire is intended for Ac because the current travels
thru the average of the thicknessas it alternates polarity. Dc travels on
the outside (skin effect) due to mutual repulsion of the electrons;
therefore stranded wire is best for high current loads of Dc. If the wire
is well supported and larger than necessary for the rated current AND
cheap enough vs stranded, then go with it. Otherwise, stranded.
rick

When you go to sell the boat the surveyor will note that the electrical system
doesn't meet ABYC electrical standards.

Stranded, captive terminals, and no wire nuts.

Dennis