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solid or stranded 6/3 wire for my Multiplus II

I am installing a multiplus II 2x120 inverter/charger in my RV. I was wondering if I can use solid strand 6/3(NMD) for my 120Volt side or does it have to be stranded 6/3

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Mike Dorsett answered ·

In general, solid conductors are best in a stationary situation (house). When subject to vibration, the copper work hardens and eventually fractures. This is why stranded -more flexible- conductors are better in an RV or boat. However, as long as the wires are very well supported it is possible to use solid conductors in an RV.

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sablt194 answered ·

SOOW cord IMO. Way easier to work with. #6 is really big BTW , how big is your inverter? I have a 3K Multiplus and I ran all of my 110 stuff with 10-3 SOOW. Should handle 30A.

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