It seems very very tiny, already having problems with my current wire.

How much current do you want the wire to carry and how long is the wire?

But maybe it's easier when it's not stranded?

Stranded wire is used when flexibility is required. If you're using it for point to point wiring on a PCB, flexibility isn't normally a factor.

 

How much current do you want the wire to carry and how long is the wire?
Stranded wire is used when flexibility is required. If you're using it for point to point wiring on a PCB, flexibility isn't normally a factor.

Exactly, flexibility is more of a problem in this case

I think about voltage/current, maybe max MAX 5A? @12v

 

Exactly, flexibility is more of a problem in this case

I'm having difficulty envisioning a situation where wire flexibility of #24 or #30 would be a proble

I think about voltage/current, maybe max MAX 5A? @12v[/QUOTE]#24 can carry 3.5A, 0.86A for #30. Voltage rating depends on insulation and conductor separation.

 

I have to ask what you are working on? 5amps 12v & you want to solder SMDs
A.H.W.

 

I have to ask what you are working on? 5amps 12v & you want to solder SMDs
A.H.W.

Never mentioned SMDs
In the future, probably, as soon as I get my etching game rolling

But before that, mostly leds, sensors, Arduino... (so <1A, 99% of the time)
Got some 3W UV and 3W RGB leds which need a little more (700mA)

 

CAT 5 is 24awg. A bit thick for SMD repairs such as USB ports ?

Exactly, flexibility is more of a problem in this case

I think about voltage/current, maybe max MAX 5A? @12v

Here are my sources.
A.H.W.