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08/11/2008, 10:13 AM
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Professional Stick Gluer
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NW Arkansas
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VHO wiring
I am getting ready to wire my VHO retro into my hood. My question is this: Can I use stranded wire opposed to a solid wire for the endcaps. I have bought some wire that is water proof, but it is stranded, not solid. When I used these for my last tank, I used solid strand wire, because that is what I had laying around.
Just don't want to screw anything up! Thanks, Ron
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08/11/2008, 10:24 AM
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as long as it is the same gauge, i would not think it makes a difference, but im no electrician!
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08/11/2008, 11:38 AM
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Moved On
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Stranded will not stay tight in the stab connectors of the endcaps and may pull loose and cause a fire.
Get the correct solid wire in the correct gauge and do it right the first time would be my advice. |
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08/11/2008, 12:48 PM
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Professional Stick Gluer
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Thanks AZ...That is what I was thinking, but I wanted confirmation.
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