[Heathkit] DON'T buy these banana plugs. . .

[KA4INM]

   On 06/12/2015 01:00 AM, Phil wrote:

> When I ordered my scope probes I also ordered some banana plugs and a
> couple Banana plug/BNC adapters.

> The adapters are OK, seem to be good quality.

> HOWEVER, I should have read more reviews on the banana plugs. Yes, they
> seem to be good quality, but for the life of me I can't figure out how
> to install them on the end of a test lead without using a crimp-on spade
> or ring connector on the wire and then putting that between the top
> screw on section and the body. That's finally what I did.  I couldn't
> get a good strong connection by putting the wire down the center of the
> barrel, and the crimp-on connectors sticking out the side of the plug
> are clumsy and look ugly. . .
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0097JLQVC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

   Does the back half unscrew from the front half?
Does the tip unscrew from the metal handle?
   Frequently you put the wire down an angled hole and you screw the 
thing back together and that binds the wire.

   You should never use non-insulated banana plugs for electronics they 
are OK for speakers and such.  The hole is 4 mm.
-- 
   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.