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[Mike Johnson]

That is assuming that the molecular structure of copper is not linear, it seems that it is hence its good conductivity, therefore, the compression or tension will be constant along its length of the bend.

 

[telectrix]

just like any other material, copper can suffer from fatigue if bent too much, too often. just look at these girls' waists/hips:

 

[pc1966]

just like any other material, copper can suffer from fatigue if bent too much, too often. just look at these girls' waists/hips:

What great 60s outfits!

Groovy man!

 

[pirate]

Does the science about bending copper wire discussed above apply to the "uni-directional" speaker cables beloved by some hi-fi enthusiasts?

 

[DPG]

Does the science about bending copper wire discussed above apply to the "uni-directional" speaker cables beloved by some hi-fi enthusiasts?

Uni directional cables definitely sound better when the strands are twisted clockwise.

 

[Raptor0014]

Uni directional cables definitely sound better when the strands are twisted clockwise.

But if you put the speakers at the other end, then stand at the opposite side of the room to the speaker. Anti-clockwise twists and 67deg curve are best.

 

[pirate]

Thanks for that useful advice! I didn't want to buy that expensive speaker cable then mess it up on the installation. I usually twist the cable anti-clockwise, so the bludi sound would have been going the wrong way!

 

[DPG]

Thanks for that useful advice! I didn't want to buy that expensive speaker cable then mess it up on the installation. I usually twist the cable anti-clockwise, so the bludi sound would have been going the wrong way!

Yes, you don't want the sound going back into your amplifier. Schoolboy error.

 

[pc1966]

Yes, you don't want the sound going back into your amplifier. Schoolboy error.

They don't like it up 'em, captain Mainwaring!

 

[Raptor0014]

“ but when the cover is closed then there’s no access….”

Great use of conduit and gland too.

 

[DPG]

And a Hager/BG mix as well.

 

[Raptor0014]

And a Hager/BG mix as well.

Hager, BG & Wylex to be exact.

 

[DPG]

Hager, BG & Wylex to be exact.

Oh yeah. Quite impressive eh!

 

[Raptor0014]

Oh yeah. Quite impressive eh!

You can guarantee that was done by his “mate Dave from down the pub that did a couple of sockets for him once!”

But they’re insistent it was done by a qualified electrician….. (Del’s famous quip playing in the background)

 

[Dustydazzler]

EICR Inspection hole ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

 

[Raptor0014]

EICR Inspection hole ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Maybe we should patent it as a EICR time saver?

This time next year……

 

[ipf]

Hager, BG & Wylex to be exact.

Room for two more yet......or just put a couple of Proteus blanks in, for one.

 

[littlespark]

Room for two more yet......or just put a couple of Proteus blanks in, for one.

One proteus, one mcg

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

Textbook termination of 2.5mm² SWA.

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

Found on the shop floor of a reclamation yard. Handily, there was a vintage hospital gurney close at hand, just in case anyone got overly curious...