Solid or stranded?

[Edward B Richards]

Use what is easiest for you.

73, Ed Richards K6UUZ
Simi Valley, Ca 93065
Home of the Air Force 1 pavilion
 
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:34:07 -0700 Robert Moulton
<rmoulton at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU> writes:
> I am working on a 1937 Philco cathedral for a friend. I had been 
> stored 
> a number of years in a warm Arizona garage so much of the wiring 
> needs 
> to be replaced. While not a complete restoration I am trying to keep 
> it 
> as original looking as possible for him. Radio Daze has new cloth 
> covered wiring in 18 and 20 gauge and is available in solid and 
> stranded. I have been using solid 18 gauge for most of my minor 
> repairs 
> since I find it easier to use. The original wiring for the Philco is 
> 
> mostly stranded. I know in most mobile applications that I have 
> worked 
> on (cars, aircraft, etc.) stranded wire is used commonly due to 
> vibration and motion. Radio Daze sells the stranded and solid wire 
> at 
> the same price. Any thoughts here?
> 
> Bob
> 
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