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Re: 16 gauge solid core vs 14 gauge solid core (and Wago connectors)

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Originally Posted by nighterfighter View Post
Forgive my potential ignornace, but why not buy wire from Home Depot or Lowes? Is it just a pricing thing?

I guess we got lucky this year. We bought the plywood for the field elements and some wire from Home Depot this year, and got a discount because we were a local high school.
The wire you get at Home Depot, Lowes, and most hardware stores is very stiff and hard to bend. The automotive supply stores generally stock wire that bends more easily, which makes it substantially easier to work with.
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