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I've bought probably 4 boxes of 22/4's in the last x years and it's been a lot cheaper but seems a little lower quality. The overall diameter is larger than others I've purchased. So if there are any concerns I would look around. I don't know how well it will hold up outside because mine is under my house and not in inclement weather. I just bought it and drove about 100 feet and everything is fine.

Use it to connect LEDs to low voltage power supplies. Stranded wire means that this wire is flexible enough. I remove the wires from the shield. A small braided thread makes it easier to open the protective cover. The wires are red, black, blue and yellow.

This wire is absolutely the worst wire I have ever worked with. Let's start with how fragile the insulation is. I don't know if it's old or the material is just awful but it breaks and tears. Now let's talk about soldering with this wire. I don't care how much rosin you put on this wire, it won't stand up to soldering. I've tried all different temperatures and 2 different types of rosin (a 'hard' and a gel) and nothing can get this wire to pick up the solder. I have 2/3 of the box left and will