SnowDrifter Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I generally use tinned lugs because of corrosion resistance Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Tinned or copper doesn't really matter unless its exposed...then id use tinned which is just anodized copper "exposed" as in outside of the car? Quote My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carshateme Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Exposed as "In your engine area" where it is exposed to water, air, humidity, heat. If you're so concerned about corrosion...get a gold one. lol Edited April 16, 2012 by carshateme Quote New build coming soon. [center][url="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/sigtoo.jpg/"][img]http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9541/sigtoo.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I did order 40 tinned copper lugs. Now if they are tinned, can they be used on an aluminum buss bar? i know aluminum don't like copper. Quote My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapanater Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 That's one of the ideas behind the tinning, copper likes to corrode. You can use straight copper on aluminum, but yeah leave it one for a year and she'll be fused right together from corrosion. Had that problem whit my engine block ground Quote 2015 Subaru Outback. That is all, I refuse to touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I did order 40 tinned copper lugs. Now if they are tinned, can they be used on an aluminum buss bar? i know aluminum don't like copper. Galvanic corrosion FTW Easy way around that: put some dielectric grease in-between the copper lug and aluminum buss bar. It will seal out water/moisture (which is what acts as an electrolyte, allowing the corrosion to take place). Worked fine for me so far Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I did order 40 tinned copper lugs. Now if they are tinned, can they be used on an aluminum buss bar? i know aluminum don't like copper. How's does aluminum not like copper...? I use them together all the time..the gold connectors are brass a shitty conductor..zinc is better than brass..just check exposed lugs in engine bay or on frame frequently for rust Quote TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Well..mechman uses copper for their products, you'll see a lot of people using copper. I'm not going to recommend anything..cuz I'm pretty sure someone will flame my ass for saying my opinion. ill do it! lol. the tin is just a coating to protect the terminal from corroding. the lug is still all made of copper. Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 ...............................so even tinned they will still corrode on aluminum? Might just get some copper bars instead then. and doesn't dieelectric grease prevent conduction? like electrical tape? thought i heard that before, could be mistaken. Quote My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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