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[QUOTE="fasteddy, post: 76553, member: 4"] Ive always been against using CAT5/6 cable for lighting power because it has a low current carrying capacity compared to the current needed to run a standard string, is normally solid core as that is the cheapest and the main reason people want to use it. So what people do is double up and triple up the cores to get a higher current carrying capacity, but by using solid core you then run a very high risk of a core of 2 breaking and then overloading the cable because solid core is designed for permanent non moving installations. In extreme cases this could lead to a fire. The cost of stranded Cat5/6 can be as much or more then just buying the right stuff in the first place. [/QUOTE]
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