Copper ground
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04-02-18, 05:58 PM
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Copper ground
On #6 copper ground wire is it best to go with solid or can stranded hold up ok considering outside tempts ,etc ?
Looks like some are using stranded more.
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Looks like some are using stranded more.
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04-02-18, 08:15 PM
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I feel I getting a more solid connection with solid copper wires. Maybe I'm over-tightening the screws, but the stranded tends to shred and I don't feel I'm getting a solid connection.
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04-02-18, 10:20 PM
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Yes ,I can see where in the long run the bolt on lug with stranded wire may tend to loosen up easier after sitting many years, than the bolt on solid wire..
I already have both to choose from though size difference.Im leaning on going with the solid .
Can i double up with 2 #10 solid over 1 #8 stranded?.
I already have both to choose from though size difference.Im leaning on going with the solid .
Can i double up with 2 #10 solid over 1 #8 stranded?.
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04-04-18, 12:02 PM
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Looks like some are using stranded more.
I have always preferred the stranded over solid, stranded is easier to make a nice neat installation. Generally the home centers will only stock solid bare ground wire.
