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Old 14th Oct 2021, 10:47 pm   #17
joebog1
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Default Re: Solid vs Stranded

It was once here too G6, but today its been replaced by tiny thin silicone insulated stuff, at least in stoves. When I look at the gauge of the actual conductor I often wonder if it's the heating element!!! , I fitted a new stove top and oven for a friend and the new oven (3600 watts ) had wire about 1 mm in conductor diameter, with tacky brass 6.3mm spade terminals at both the thermostat end, AND the element end.

To strip the white fibreglass cable I use a brand new GEM type razor blade ( the type with a steel back fitted ) and roll it along the bench. It doesn't take long to work out the correct "tension" so that the conductors are not damaged.

Joe
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