Andy,
just looking at that 10 mm2 solid wire makes my hand hurt. How on earth do you bend such a beast? [Linked Image]

Why do Germans insist on solid wire? Stranded (not fine stranded) is much easier to work with in sizes 2.5 mm2 and up. It's probably safer than the solid too, since it puts less force on the terminals. Admittedly, I'm not an electrician.

Paul, Cornwall,

Sweden didn't allow sockets in bathrooms until a few years ago. So perhaps the question "still allow" should be "already allow"? [Linked Image]

[This message has been edited by C-H (edited 10-19-2003).]