billybob Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, wstrickland1 said: . That reminds me to put a wire nut on a couple of hot water wires with just electrical tape on them now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Islander said: We call those Marr wire nuts in Canada, and the little ones are called Marrettes. Very popular with electricians. Oh they're a staple for heating and air installers to hook up the low voltage connections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, billybob said: That reminds me to put a wire nut on a couple of hot water wires with just electrical tape on them now. dude the longer you wait the easier it's going to be to forget. Then all hell's gonna break loose.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 48 minutes ago, richieb said: Start this type of a lighthearted, simple thread question about oil in an automobile, motorcycle or oil forum (yes, they have those too) and watch the sparks fly. It won’t be long before every petroleum chemist or engine builder tells someone they are full of shite. Let alone someone who has drilled for crude in the Middle East. It’s the way of the keyboard world — I've learned that the guaranteed way to start a flame war is just to say "bigger speaker wires sound better". I thought it best to whisper that, in case craziness breaks out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 I´ll agree 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondoro Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 The sound gets twisted out of phase when it goes through those wire nuts! (did I start something there?) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4verick Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 19 hours ago, jimjimbo said: You must have missed the part where I said, enjoy, or, have fun or, they are terrific computer speakers… Oh well, make sure to come back when you have more complicated issues with something other than a three wire system. Name-calling and personal attacks do not go over well here. But then, considering your personality, I guess that doesn’t mean much to you. Right, whatever dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, richieb said: motorcycle or oil forum Yes, oil questions slide right into an argument. Then there are the tire questions, especially if someone brings up the dark side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4verick Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, dwilawyer said: This is helpful, it's automotive wire, but same concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7GlDBge_WU Thanks Dwilawyer, man that was a super helpful video! Thumbs up. I especially like that 3rd & final option he presented. Self-soldering connectors! Very cool. Now I just gotta figure out the correct Ohm load on these wires so I can figure out what is the maximum length I can extend. Edited December 5, 2020 by M4verick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 49 minutes ago, M4verick said: Right, whatever dude. What, are you 12 or 14 maybe? Mommy is calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 You know that I would be a liar If i was to say to you Girl we couldn't get much higher Maybe you can say---girl we couldn't get much better How about bite my wire? Come on baby light my fire Come on baby light my fire Try to set the night on fire Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Islander said: I've learned that the guaranteed way to start a flame war is just to say "bigger speaker wires sound better". I thought it best to whisper that, in case craziness breaks out. Only if they have been cryogenically treated, then cooked with a cable cooker and it must be special mono crystal copper. Don't forget the directional arrows must be followed too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dave A said: Only if they have been cryogenically treated, then cooked with a cable cooker and it must be special mono crystal copper. Don't forget the directional arrows must be followed too. Thanks Dave, I was waiting for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 53 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Thanks Dave, I was waiting for you..... Thank Audiogon. I learn about all the really cool cutting edge tech over there. Like these for instance. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa65ia-audio-magic-ce-generators-set-of-3-brand-new-better-imaging-details-dynamics-tweaks You run your speaker cables through the little hole in the middle and magic happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondoro Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, Dave A said: Thank Audiogon. I learn about all the really cool cutting edge tech over there. Like these for instance. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa65ia-audio-magic-ce-generators-set-of-3-brand-new-better-imaging-details-dynamics-tweaks You run your speaker cables through the little hole in the middle and magic happens. I had a recording of my 7th grade kid's junior high band, it was awful, they had all been playing for only a year, no one was in time or in tune. I bought four of the clean energy generators and the band sounds much better, everyone is in tune and they are all right in the beat! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Once, there was an extension cord severed while it was plugged in. Electrons were spraying everywhere until someone was able to kink the cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 57 minutes ago, Dave A said: Thank Audiogon. I learn about all the really cool cutting edge tech over there. Like these for instance. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa65ia-audio-magic-ce-generators-set-of-3-brand-new-better-imaging-details-dynamics-tweaks You run your speaker cables through the little hole in the middle and magic happens. Thanks, I was wondering what to do with all of my leftover aluminum foil, other than making hats… I’ll give it a try tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 6, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 6, 2020 5 hours ago, billybob said: That reminds me to put a wire nut on a couple of hot water wires with just electrical tape on them now. On a serious note, do they make wire nuts for 22 ga wire? Do wire nuts work on multi-strand wire? I have only used then on solid copper wire that was 16 ga or larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Islander said: We call those Marr wire nuts in Canada, and the little ones are called Marrettes. Very popular with electricians. They are color coded for the intended wire gauge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFi Heaven Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Wire Nuts are color-coded for wire capacity. Get an assortment kit like mine from Spamazon. Grey and Blue should work fine for 2-8 #22 copper. Whysoever are you feeding speakers with #22? You'll kill any damping factor, flab out the bass. Any SS amp will sound like a tube amp with an extra 1Ω between the source and the load! My Fulton Brown #12 AU/CU needs the REDS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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