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[Kingrex]

If I were to crimp, I’d rather use these

These are good. All copper. I have used them. I like to cut them in half and stuf both wires into the one half like I did with the C clamp. So the wires touch. That is not how the lug is designed to work. Just what I do.

 

[Kingrex]

I Deoxit G100 the connection, then wrap with plumbers teflon tape, then vinyl tape. You can also use Liquid tape first to really seal out oxygen, then vinyl tape after the liquid tape sets also works well.

 

[Kingrex]

Reiterating, the contentious part of plating copper is not that your plating. Its what material did you plate with and what materials are those connections contacting. I am being lead to understand Rhodium is finicky. But Rhodium done correctly can be excellent. I am having very good results at the moment. My system has never played better. Much deeper, articulate bass with no simbilance using rhodium and gold. Both are in the chain.

I'm thinking a premiumTorus RM20 would have a rhodium cord and rhodium IEC Inlet on the Torus. Thats plugged into a Rhodium outlet at the wall. The Hubbell in the Torus are replaced with gold outlets. I am close to having that in my system. Its better than stock cords. I have not swapped any duplex in the Torus yet.

 

[Chrisl]

That’s a creative way to splice stranded wire. I like those copper c clamps. Should I try the same for going stranded (8) to solid (10)? I'm going to wire up the junction boxes today.

<I Deoxit G100 the connection, then wrap with plumbers teflon tape, then vinyl tape. You can also use Liquid tape first to really seal out oxygen, then vinyl tape after the liquid tape sets also works well.>
Thanks!

 

[Maril555]

I don't disagree. But I would add, as many people have said they don't like the sound of gold either. So its a catch 22. I wish they would make just copper and not plate at all. But they worry about oxidation. Although they will put silver on many connection ends such as speaker and interconnect. That seems to oxidize faster and with a more apparent sonic signature than copper alone. And Deoxit G100 on fresh metal does a very good job at retarding oxidation for many years.

I sort of wonder why no one is plating with Nickel. Maybe they are. I don't read about cables very often. I don't know of any duplex that are pure copper with a nickel plate. Nickel is more conductive than rhodium and tin. I believe it does not react with copper. It oxidizes very slow.

Actually Oyaide makes copper non-plating outlets. That's what I use. tried all kinds of Furutechs, etc.

 

[Kingrex]

That’s a creative way to splice stranded wire. I like those copper c clamps. Should I try the same for going stranded (8) to solid (10)? I'm going to wire up the junction boxes today.

<I Deoxit G100 the connection, then wrap with plumbers teflon tape, then vinyl tape. You can also use Liquid tape first to really seal out oxygen, then vinyl tape after the liquid tape sets also works well.>
Thanks!

Dont tag on a 10. Splay the 8 and put it under both sides of 1 screw.

 

[Kingrex]

Actually Oyaide makes copper non-plating outlets. That's what I use. tried all kinds of Furutechs, etc.

Oyaide are Beryllium copper. My knee jerk response is I want pure copper. I like pure copper. It works reliably all the time. And its softer so it will less likely mar the finish on cords. And itself if good cords are used.

 

[Chrisl]

Dont tag on a 10. Splay the 8 and put it under both sides of 1 screw.

Not totally clear what you mean Rex. Do you mean splay the 8, place under the 10? What screw are you pertaining to? Picture perhaps? Thanks!! I'm about to head over to the house to start working

 

[Chrisl]

I had to share, and you know, it was a long time coming! Just completed wiring the service panel. Also, pic of new electric fireplace and new wall filled with fiberglass. This s dual purpose room, audio and home theater. I know the build isn’t going to be ideal for 2 channel audio, but it fits our families needs and hopefully will still be worth the time and money in the end

 

[Kingrex]

How are you not using arc fault breakers?

 

[Chrisl]

The electrician did not leave me any breakers. So I looked on the panel and it said to use Eaton CH breakers. So that’s what I got. But he’s not done. Will be back after drywall to install new main panels. Will verify.

Edit: Looked at Portland's code Rex and unfort. I think you maybe correct. Any new service panel needs AFCI, only existing panels are exempt. So ridiculous and the pricing on these are insane. I'm going to wait till electrician comes back out to the house and see if he can get these cheaper. Ugh.

Ordered 4 ETI Legato outlets. I may order the remaining 3 needed outlets by trying the Furutech GTX Gold too and experiment with them for the amps/subs/pre/analog and digital devices.

I won't bother your thread anymore Rex!.....I don't want to get you too excited as you work on your rebuild LOL

 

[Kingrex]

All new panel/loadcenter also need an SPD?

 

[Kingrex]

Not totally clear what you mean Rex. Do you mean splay the 8, place under the 10? What screw are you pertaining to? Picture perhaps? Thanks!! I'm about to head over to the house to start working

It means, if you ran 8 awg wire to a duplex outlet, don't tag a #10 or 12 onto the end of the 8 to land it on a duplex. Just spread the strands evenly and place them on both sides of one of the screw clamp. Only use duplex that have a clamp if your using stranded #8. A screw without a clamp can only be used with solid wire.