[Brian Considine]

QUOTE (RFS @ 26 Jan 2009, 10:18) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>1.5mm "twin-and-earth" wire as recommended in several places.

I just don't understand why this practice is recommended - suitable single flexible cables are available from Maplins & CPC. No need to faff around striping it & far easier to work with.

 

[Brian Considine]

QUOTE (RFS @ 26 Jan 2009, 11:33) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>It's really down to cost:

Yes, there is a saving, & yes I did suggest Maplins. However, if you don't need much the saving is minimal & if you need more then CPC or Rapid are much cheaper than Maplins. Not worth the saving IMHO - far better to use the correct type of cable/wire.

If you have problems stripping stranded then you may very well be cutting into the conductors or solid strand which then does not take much to fracture...............