Would I not be better off just solder the wires together and cover with hear shrink. Seems like a lot of resistance could be avoided.
1600077
Yes, you could. As long as you are able too keep moisture from getting into it.
1600078
Absolutely not For the price keep it manufacture specs And no resistance. Hope that helps
1600079
You could but what if you need to do some work on the panels? You need to kill the power some how. These connectors are nice after a few times connecting and unconnecting they get easier to work with. thanks for the question.
1600080
You would lose the ability to quickly connect and disconnect the cables for testing, repair and moving, particularly in a mobile or temporary installation. Of course, if you are handy with a soldering gun/torch and know how to tin/weld 10 - 8 gauge wire, then go for it!
1600081
Exactly. These connectors are basically the same thing as the yellow, blue and red crimp and bullet connectors you buy at Home Depot, with rain shielding and a quick disconnect option. In other words, high resistance, boutique crap. If you are doing solar right, you are dealing with much more robust wire and connections. In order to get full power from panels, you need to make the shortest, fattest wire path possible, with the most solid connections. With even a few panels, I'd say 8 gauge wire and heavy screw lug connectors minimum. Invest in a good battery monitor that shows exact amp flow and use the feedback to build an efficient wire harness. Exactly. These connectors are basically the same thing as the yellow, blue and red crimp and bullet connectors you buy at Home Depot, with rain shielding and a quick disconnect option. In other words, high resistance, boutique crap. If you are doing solar right, you are dealing with much more robust wire and connections. In order to get full power from panels, you need to make the shortest, fattest wire path possible, with the most solid connections. With even a few panels, I'd say 8 gauge wire and heavy screw lug connectors minimum. Invest in a good battery monitor that shows exact amp... » Read More Exactly. These connectors are basically the same thing as the yellow, blue and red crimp and bullet connectors you buy at Home Depot, with rain shielding and a quick disconnect option. In other words, high resistance, boutique crap. If you are doing solar right, you are dealing with much more robust wire and connections. In order to get full power from panels, you need to make the shortest, fattest wire path possible, with the most solid connections. With even a few panels, I'd say 8 gauge wire and heavy screw lug connectors minimum. Invest in a good battery monitor that shows exact amp flow and use the feedback to build an efficient wire harness. « Show Less
1600082
Resistance!? These are weather-proof and they are sturdy and best for a good connection (mine have been working for over a year)..,so far
2064690
I found that if you solder the strips together and not use the cheap connecters you don't get as bad of a voltage drop for 2 strips. You can also feed them from both ends. That will even the voltage out a bit more. I have a giant project going on and with the correct transformer, creative wiring, and big enough wire you can get away with not using these. You can always try and add it later....
1543178
Pull it apart, solder, put it together (check for breaks in 3.5mm cord...replace accordingly)
1295027
If your cat chewed threw the wires. and you said your not getting sound. the problem is where he chewed the wire. Cut that part away if it's a small area, and re connect the wire without any one touching the other. I like to solder my wires than tape them. If it does not work just buy a new set, there cheap and they sound great for the money
1748915
SK7's answer is very good. Also be sure there is ample bare copper wire inside the wire nuts (to make good contact wire to wire) and that they are screwed tight.
737593
Speaker wire is not critical - any good commercial wire will transmit the sound well. The key is good input from your source.
522232
I got adapters but ultimately ended up cutting and soldering the wires together with some heat shrink over it.
1128631
U can solder stripped/cleaned ends together and use heat shrink sleeves. Or use twist caps, which I'd not recommend.
1393486
Sorry for the delay, camping for the last week with no service of any kind, it was great! I use copper wire ends sized for the studs on the back of the switch, soldered is the best way to go, but if you have a good crimp tool you should get a lasting connection. Coat the connections with a good dielectric grease to help prevent corrosion.
53422
I assume you mean wires and not actual cables. Electrical solder is fine for bonding wires, but there is a school of thought that solderless terminals are better on a machine that vibrates a lot. Soldering a wire stiffens it and can cause fatigue cracking where the wire can bend right next to the solder joint. I always use heat shrink tubing to support the wire next to a solder joint, preferably the kind with hot melt glue inside. It will work for a while, but be aware. Do not use this kind of tin solder on steel cables like for the brakes and clutch. Silver solder would be the choice with high temperature brazing.
1731551
no, these are a straight solder on (or twist on and electric tape, if you are unprofessional like me) connection. the existing wires should be fine and if they have an adapter plug like my ford's stock speakers did it can just be cut off. Best wishes.
1691296
Bill has a good point, but I would recommend you read our discussion in my review first and make your own decision. I have used it like this for a long time until one day the wires melted! I am sure others have had better luck, it's only how much of a risk you are willing to take.
2138206
Wirestrippers no problems. It depends on the which soldering iron. And no on the multimeter. It will not fit.
705859
Be very careful if you do this, the ribbon cable is ultra cheap. When I did mine, and I am an electronics tech, about a dozen wires broke, had to replace with hand soldered connections of individual wires. Wasn't a big deal, but I know what I'm doing, most people don't.
1096337
The solder requires a heat source to cure. It will dry up, not cure, if left out exposed to the air. It won't dry up that much overnight it should still be curable.
1507483
Sure you can cut off the clamps and put some solder less connecters on the wires to make a more perminate connection.Just make sure red is on red and black is on black.
846144
Perhaps like only maybe 2 or 3.if it's 1 then you should be good.just try not to smoosh everything together in there or your wiremold might crack