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BobK207
 
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Default Old wire thicker than new wire?


Jay Stootzmann wrote:
Stranded is not code [NEC]. A good home inspector should catch it and
required it's replacement before getting an occupancy permit.

"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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Stranded wire for house wiring? I didn't know that existed.


That's what's typically run inside conduit.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.



Stranded is not code [NEC]. A good home inspector should catch it and

required it's replacement before getting an occupancy permit.

Really? Why would stranded THHN/THWN be prohibited in residential
work?


cheers
Bob