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solid vs flexible cable

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abdulqadir82

Electrical
Jan 8, 2015
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for a 15kw boiler which cable will be better choice solid or stranded?
 
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In my opinion, if it is on roof installed, vibration would be expected [wind] and dilatation. Some slack has to be provided also. I think 3*4 mm^2 [15 kW, 400 V] class 2 [stranded, IEC 60228] would be ok.[ul]
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In my opinion, if it is on roof installed, vibration would be expected [wind] and dilatation. Some slack has to be provided also. I think 3*4 mm^2 [15 kW, 400 V] class 2 [stranded, IEC 60228] would be ok.
 
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