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Even so, a solder joint in a run of wire is inflexible. If the wire is taped down or something so it can't move at all, it wouldn't be an issue. If the wire moves, there's still a chance of breaking the joint.
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Unless he is using solid wire (highly unlikely if he's dealing with power cords), solder and heat shrink will work just fine. Wire nuts are not meant to be pulled on or tugged around any more than a solder joint is, and unless you've put a good amount of tape on them they're more likely to come undone than if you've done a proper job soldering and heat shrinking. Just make sure your heat shrink is rated for at least 120VAC (preferably much higher) and plan out your wiring so that you don't have a solder joint somewhere that you need flexibility and there shouldn't be a problem.
What gauge wire do you guys recommend for this job? I was thinking about using the wires off a 3 prong extension cable that I accedintly ripped a few days ago.
Gordon1 wrote:What is your amperage? A #12 or #14 would be more than enough for an lcd. well, that is what I think you are using it for.
Does a power extension cord have a 12-14 gauge wire inside them? I ripped it open and it had 3 diffrent colored wires, and they were pretty thick...thanks.
Most extension cords are rated for far more power than you'll ever use them for (10+ Amps at 120VAC). There may be a rating somewhere on the cable (probably molded into one of the ends), but whatever you have is probably fine.
Gordon1 wrote:What is your amperage? A #12 or #14 would be more than enough for an lcd. well, that is what I think you are using it for.
Does a power extension cord have a 12-14 gauge wire inside them? I ripped it open and it had 3 diffrent colored wires, and they were pretty thick...thanks.
for the most part they are 14s. it is only in the higher end cords you get 12s. let me guess, you got a green, black, and white or red. If you really want to know, the green is ground (duh), black is hot, and white is neutral.
few more questions popped my mind, can I use my recently purchased 12 gauge wire for all 3 cables (ground, voltage)?
And what is the standard gauge of wires? Theres lost of extensionse I have to do make and they all are relativley thin and same size, main type of wire size seen in most electronics, anyone know the gauge of them?
