Need some help soldering Binding posts.


I need to replace my posts on my speakers.I've an excellent soldering station
and will be using cardas solder.
All binding posts have a hole what is its function?
When applying the solder I've noticed I must use more and apply over a greater area,Is this correct?
Is it ok to use flux on the post and cable then solder?
Any advice.

Mike
hiendmmoe

Showing 1 response by rodman99999

@garthb309 -

     The best way I can imagine, to make that work, would be to use an extra nut on each post, to securely capture your wire and guarantee a connection.

     IF your posts didn’t come with 2 nuts per (AND I remember correctly); 8mm-1.00, jam nuts are what you’d need.

     Were I going to pursue that idea; if needed, I’d confirm the size/pitch, before buying anything online.  Most hardware stores have gauges/sizing boards available, if you don’t have a way of determining the specs, for yourself.

      Hard as these nuts are to find: brass or copper would still be the preferred material,