Connecting multiple binding posts

[Mrbowtie 13]

On these KSP-400's I just got they have 3 sets of inputs.  The problem is the guy i got them from has lost a couple sets of the interconnect plates  I cant find them readily, should i look harder or is there a better option for connecting them?  Obviously one of these days ill be bi amping them but until then whats a guy do? 

[fill35U 1,848]

If you cut jumpers out of a soda can, and keep them at least one inch wide, they'll have the equivalent resistance of 14ga copper wire. Which I would hope would be ample ampacity! 

 

Cut a 1" wide rectangle out about 1" longer than the distance between your post centerlines. Cut 1/4" wide slots 1/2" deep on the post centerlines. Trim for fit and appearance. Lightly sand *both* sides of the strip at the points where the posts will be clamping down. 

[Mrbowtie 13]

Pardon my ignorance but would the gold plated plates be better or worse then that. I love how cheap your idea is though!! Does it work the same with a beer can lol

[AndrewJohn 10,970]

I don't know these speakers, or the type of binding posts it has. 

 

However, when I've encountered this challenge, with standard banana-plug binding posts, I made up a couple of 4 inch long 12 AWG speaker wire terminated with banana plugs to jumper post 1 to 2 to 3.  (Soldered up, in 2-post or 3-post configurations.)  The main wire then, I strip, and put in the post hole, tightened down under the nut. 

[helicopter pilot doug 110]

Here is a set of jumpers we make that would be better than the original gold plated brass jumpers or the aluminum beer can mod.  They can be made any length you need, and with any combination of spades and/or bananas.  

 

 

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I don't know these speakers, or the type of binding posts it has. 

 

However, when I've encountered this challenge, with standard banana-plug binding posts, I made up a couple of 4 inch long 12 AWG speaker wire terminated with banana plugs to jumper post 1 to 2 to 3.  (Soldered up, in 2-post or 3-post configurations.)  The main wire then, I strip, and put in the post hole, tightened down under the nut. 

Out of cheap and easy, wired and sturdy, and quality......

This wins, sorry Phil.

If it was long term, Doug has the right solution, of course.  

[Mrbowtie 13]

 

 

Here is a set of jumpers we make that would be better than the original gold plated brass jumpers or the aluminum beer can mod. They can be made any length you need, and with any combination of spades and/or bananas.

 

 

I'm sure this is a "newb" question but do you have a online store or how do I go about ordering a couple sets?

[AndrewJohn 10,970]

 

 

Here is a set of jumpers we make that would be better than the original gold plated brass jumpers or the aluminum beer can mod.  They can be made any length you need, and with any combination of spades and/or bananas.  

 

 

 

I like these. Very clean.  

[AndrewJohn 10,970]

 

 

 

Here is a set of jumpers we make that would be better than the original gold plated brass jumpers or the aluminum beer can mod.  They can be made any length you need, and with any combination of spades and/or bananas.  

 

 

 

 

I'm sure this is a "newb" question but do you have a online store or how do I go about ordering a couple sets?

 

No question is too "newb" ..., Here's the link:  HERE.  Or you can click on the logo under Helicopter Doug's signature line in his posts.  Lots of cool items.

[Mrbowtie 13]

Awesome! Thanks a ton!!

[helicopter pilot doug 110]

We don't have the jumpers on the website yet.  It's something I've been meaning to do for a long time, but never got round tuit.  Just PM me and we'll figure out what you need.

[weitrhino 1,445]

I'm a cheap bastard and would just use a cut piece of aluminum roof flashing. They come in 6"x9" sheets for very little and are heavier than cutting a soda or beer can. They also won't have any paint on the outside or liner on the inside surface. Then again if I wanted to do it right, Doug has the better solution.

[zumbini 6,153]

Why not buy a small piece of 5 mil copper sheet at a craft store and cut straps out of it?

[AndrewJohn 10,970]

Why not buy a small piece of 5 mil copper sheet at a craft store and cut straps out of it?

 

That's a good one too.  I have some left over copper roof flashing from my new roof 3 years ago.  It would be a perfect solution. 

[kve777 6,904]

I've used that perforated copper strapping for suspending copper pipe in plumbing. Easy to notch out with wire cutters.

 

[CWT50 60]

Hello, If you are close to a hobby shop check out the K& S  brass stock , you can get solid brass stocks in 1/ 16 inch thickness by 1/4,3/8 or 1/2 inch  wide also have copper available too. Might also check out Michael's craft stores.

 

[AndrewJohn 10,970]

Crazy resourcefulness on this forum.  Outstanding.