This sounds like what I need as it is stranded and high gauge but my question is: Is it flexible? Some stranded wire has a very stiff insulation.
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Eh, it's not the most flexible stuff I've ever used, but it's not that stiff either. It's about on par with any other low count stranded when it comes to flexibility. In general, the higher the strand count the more flexible the wire. Wire with silicon insulation is usually much more flexible as well. This stuff is nowhere near 'wet noodle' soft, but it can still be bent easily enough.
2098144
18 gauge wire is what we used and it works just perfect. Hope this helps you with your decision.
1941525
It's flexible enough but it may not be long enough to get it in the position you want. Plus the weight of the clamp may alter the position you're trying to get the coil in. I would say it's worth a try though ;)
508690
You would probably be okay with that gauge of wire for that short of a run. HOWEVER! Be sure to fuse the line in case it overloads or should happen to short to ground over time! I used #0 gauge wire for a 15 foot run to the back of a van and regular battery terminals to attach to the dual post battery.
650655
I use a relatively low gauge but am out of town so can't say accurately. Mine is NOT the heavy "round" wire.
1095323
Yes you are exactly correct. In freezing temperatures lower quality cords become stiff as a board. But this one looks to stay flexible in very cold temps
1295747
I thought I ordered a picture hanging wire. This wire is pretty stiff but not quite as stiff as a coat hanger. It can be bent but definitely not a soft wire.
1518571
It's pretty flexible... I could coil it in a 6" diameter tube pretty easily without it kinking. In warm weather, the material gets softer and more flexible too. The only rigid parts are where the emitters are, which are about an inch or two long each.
1265286
Krista, Yes, this is considered soft wire, you can bend to any position. Should be strong enough to run almost anywhere. It is not fire proof, so be careful not to run near hot items. Cheers, Charlie
1273065
stranded wires are insulation around multiple smaller generally copper wires where as solid is one single thicker wire surrounded by insulation rather than multiple smaller wires, stranded tends to be less rigid and frays easily solid does not fray and stays rigid much easier
1295749
If you are looking for something easily pliable--buy craft wire. This is not very easy to straighten. So, I would say stiffer than a coat hanger.
294760
I THINK YOU WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. This is very strong ,coated wire. Hope this helps.
1505163
I prefer stranded for hook-up wire to circuit boards. Solid wire tends to break easily at the solder joint with excessive movement, which could be just enough when soldering other wires to the board. Stranded wire, provides a flexibility that solid does not have. Pre-tinned stranded wire is the best in this situation, it is bonded to be stiff like a solid wire and easily solders to the via. The stiffness of Pre-tinned wire allows you to bend the wire like a solid and it will hold its shape, and flexible enough to not break. guitarpcb dot com has the pre-tinned wire that is the best I have found. I prefer stranded for hook-up wire to circuit boards. Solid wire tends to break easily at the solder joint with excessive movement, which could be just enough when soldering other wires to the board. Stranded wire, provides a flexibility that solid does not have. Pre-tinned stranded wire is the best in this situation, it is bonded to be stiff like a solid wire and easily solders to the via. The stiffness of Pre-tinned wire allows you to bend the wire like a solid and it will hold its shape, and flexible enough to not break. guitarpcb dot com has the pre-tinned wire that is the best I have... » Read More I prefer stranded for hook-up wire to circuit boards. Solid wire tends to break easily at the solder joint with excessive movement, which could be just enough when soldering other wires to the board. Stranded wire, provides a flexibility that solid does not have. Pre-tinned stranded wire is the best in this situation, it is bonded to be stiff like a solid wire and easily solders to the via. The stiffness of Pre-tinned wire allows you to bend the wire like a solid and it will hold its shape, and flexible enough to not break. guitarpcb dot com has the pre-tinned wire that is the best I have found. « Show Less
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It's thicker and somewhat more rigid, sharp 90 degree bends will not be possible. Ok if you can incorporate larger bends into cable runs should be fine. This cable is pretty tough stuff.
1647903
Yes. It does flex so it would depend on how delicate the wiring is whether you would damage whats inside.
1504860
it is stranded, so yes it is very flexible. anything with a unweighted turn diameter of 1/2 inch should do fine.
1957929
I haven't noticed the wiring in the cord overheating. Therefore it must be the appropriate gauge wire with sufficient insulation.