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Was there a consensus on the suitability of stranded wire on screw terminals?
I never thought there was an issue, but it came up on a job the other day.

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From UL Guide RTRT. "Terminals of the wire-binding screw, setscrew, or screw-actuated back wired clamping types are suitable for use with both solid and stranded building wires."
I really don't like stranded wire on the screw terminals, but UL says it is ok.
Don

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Thank you, Don.

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I've seen the use of crimp on spade lugs connecting terminal screws to stranded wire. The ones with insulation where the crimping action happens. I don't know what the code has to say about this.....

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left handed twist

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