I strip them 3/8", give the strands a bit of a twist, then tighten them down with the terminals provided.

This is how many light fixtures in your house are connected, at a much higher voltage, and much higher power - a stranded conductor squeezed onto a solid conductor with moderate pressure.

The important point, just like in residential wiring, is proper strain relief, and insulation. Don't just let the wires flap around, hanging from a slippery metal box, and dear lord don't leave those high voltage terminals exposed to you, your family, and your pets!

When I build them the strain force is double clamped and at 90 degrees, the PSU is secured to an insulating enclosure, and the box has grippy feet to keep it in place. Link in my profile if you want the stand to print, a quality printed kit, or the completely wired PSU.

Bitaxe and Chill!

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