24.205.128.2
In Reply to: RE: Atma binding posts posted by banksfriend on June 23, 2009 at 20:19:29
I don't know is you ever done a "valve job" on a car, but the final seating of the new valve to the new seat is lapping. I use the same approach with electric contacts (eg: switch points, spade connectors, even tube into sockets).First for spade connections, clean the spades and contacts with a very fine straight fingernail file. Keep the contact surface of the file and the connector as flat as possible while filing. Avoid creating high points. For the spades I use a lapping board (since I have one). What you can use is a sheet of crocus cloth (or the finest sandpaper you can buy) and a little contact cleaner. Place the crocus cloth on a smooth, heavy, and STRAIGHT good sized board or metal (eg: 8" x 11"). Secure the surface. Apply some cleaner to friction area. Now, rotate the spade on the crocus cloth as smooth and even as possible. Both sides, if possible. Clean and dry.
Take a little contact cleaner (De-OXIT, Cramolin, whatever) and apply it to the spade. Twist the post down so that it just touches the inserted spade. Rotate spade. Tighten just a little more, rotate spade. The idea is to make as much clean contact area between the spade and the lug. More good surface area contact, the more current can pass and the less trouble with bad connection later.
Good luck!
Edits: 07/04/09 07/04/09Follow Ups:
Post a Followup:
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2009, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
[ Go Green ]
[ Take5 ]