Re: Fire Wire Solid vs. Stranded

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I imagine it depends on the application.  I've seen approved commercial
systems in schools all wired with THHN stranded in conduit.  I don't see any
issue with stranded, and I seem to recall some older style pull stations
that came with stranded pigtails on the actual switch.



"ABLE1" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hey all,
>
> I just found out that apparently Stranded wire FPLR etc. is available and
> is acceptable in wiring of fire alarm systems.
>
> Well that just makes my brain hurt.
>
> It may have been OK per code for sometime or forever but I just became
> aware.
> I always use solid and I think even after this new info will continue so
> it should not make a difference.  I just did not think it was allowed as
> per code.
>
> Anyone else have input on this??
>
> Educated me!!!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Les
>
>