another ART array question.... [message #23568] |
Sat, 17 March 2007 14:05 ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
blake
Messages: 14 Registered: May 2009
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Trying to build the wiring harness. Anyone have any tips on soldering the quick disconnects to the end of the harness wire? I'm using 16 gauge solid for the harness. I can't seem to get the solder to run down the small gap between the wire and the disconnect. Did everyone else use something different for the harness wire? Thanks again Blake
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Re: another ART array question.... [message #23576 is a reply to message #23568] |
Tue, 20 March 2007 04:02 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
FredT
Messages: 704 Registered: May 2009
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The quick disconnects are designed to be attached to the wires using a crimping too. Another option would be to solder the wires directly to the speaker terminals, but I prefer to use the quick disconnects at least until I'm certain I will not be pulling the speakers. If you want to upgrade the internal wiring, 12 ga Belden 5000UE cable is available from Blue Jeans cable for 38 cents/ft. It's a neutral sounding high purity copper. You will have to strip off the outer cover, but there's a "zip cord" inside that makes it very easy.
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Re: another ART array question.... [message #23577 is a reply to message #23576] |
Tue, 20 March 2007 23:12 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
blake
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Thanks Fred, I ended up soldering the wires to the quick disconnect clips as I didn't have any way to crimp them securely. I didn't think pliers or such would work well enough. I've now finished the speakers and have them up and running! Thanks again for answering my questions. Blake
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