@jea48 - I sorta generalised - I should have said DO NOT use ROMEX solid core wire.
A case could be made for higher quality solid core wire being softer - as in the case of Gutwire cables.
But I prefer not to use solid conductors at all because apart from breaking, the clamp in the connector can work loose resulting in arching.
And that's not the only problem - some cables use wire that has insulation not rated for mains use, e.g. they actually use speaker or interconnect wire for hot and neutral - I only use wire rated to 600v - a common mains rating.
Beware of cables that have forged UL stickers - not a good sign and very hard to spot
One cable I purchased around 10 years ago had LIVE/NEUTRAL wires connected in reverse polarity - which would make the neutral side of your components power supply circuitry - LIVE!
Lots to be aware of - another reason for going with a trusted brand or build it yourself
Regards - Steve
A case could be made for higher quality solid core wire being softer - as in the case of Gutwire cables.
But I prefer not to use solid conductors at all because apart from breaking, the clamp in the connector can work loose resulting in arching.
And that's not the only problem - some cables use wire that has insulation not rated for mains use, e.g. they actually use speaker or interconnect wire for hot and neutral - I only use wire rated to 600v - a common mains rating.
Beware of cables that have forged UL stickers - not a good sign and very hard to spot
One cable I purchased around 10 years ago had LIVE/NEUTRAL wires connected in reverse polarity - which would make the neutral side of your components power supply circuitry - LIVE!
Lots to be aware of - another reason for going with a trusted brand or build it yourself
Regards - Steve