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Can I use Solid wire for rewiring sailboat if not WHY?
Subject: Can I use Solid wire for rewiring sailboat if not WHY?
From: none Date: 5/27/2004 9:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: 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 |
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