"Bud--" wrote in message
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Mark Lloyd wrote:

On 26 Jan 2006 12:41:46 -0800, wrote:


"12 gauge can be a bitch to work with, especially when you need to cram
it behind the switches in boxes that aren't big enough. Are you sure
you want it running EVERYWHERE in the house? "

It's not a bitch to work with if you use stranded wire.


How about when trying to get it around screw terminals?

I thought stranded couldn't be used under screws but I looked a while and
didn't find a restriction. It is definitely can be a problem. I break the
wire into 2 sets of strands and twist them tightly - works good except
behind device grounding screws. Can always pigtail to solid. Poke in
connections tightened by screw work good. I also thought stranded couldn't
be used with back-stab connections but in 1991 it could.

bud--

It's even more of a joke to use stranded with wire nuts. But, people do it.