Posted April 9, 201015 yr Instead of cutting a hole for a terminal cup I plan on running a 1/4 inch or so bolt through the side of my sub box.My question is, what type of bolt would be best for power/signal transfer?-Standard Steel-Stainless Steel-Brass-Aluminum-Chrome-Grade 8 Steel-Copper (not sure I can find it)There is just so many options and I don't know what to choose.Thanks All
April 9, 201015 yr Do you want to spend on the money on it for the best? I will say anything on your list will do, but I wouldn't use the steel.
April 9, 201015 yr Your best connection would come from running a wire straight to it from a little hole in the side. But not as removable then. But yes a copper bolt would be the best bet from your list.
April 9, 201015 yr I just use some stainless steel bolts I had laying around. Over the course of 1 inch, the resistance will be negligible between copper and steel.
April 9, 201015 yr Your best connection would come from running a wire straight to it from a little hole in the side. But not as removable then. But yes a copper bolt would be the best bet from your list.x2
April 14, 201015 yr Author I got stainless steel for corrosion resistance, and the nice finish. I'll post pics when installed.2 - 2" #10/24 Stainless Steel Bolts6 - #10/24 SS Lock Nuts4 - #10 SS Washers4 - #8 Gauge Compression TerminalsI'm running 10 gauge speaker wire, but speaker wire is generally larger than standard power wire, hence the 8 gauge compression terminals.Thanks for the input guys
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