Treaded-rod For Terminals.

[Punkeyboozter]

I recoemnd you resin and fiber first teh drill holes and pull the wires thru then caulk it......

then I will do that. so what do you guys do with connecters in the box? and why dont I get email notification on this site?

[banginAltima]

Just use some regular nuts and bolts.

[gotFI?]

i have holes. stainless rod looks nice and easy disconnection. if your box is sealed, go with rods. ported, holes are fine.

[reinke]

i use 1/4-20 as well along with some rubber washers to seal them up.

[David]

i use bolts to however the mose effective way is to drill little holes and run wire from the amps directly to the sub..that will allow the mose juice to flow, it your not gonna do that then your restircting the flow wnyway so almost any regular bolt will suffice....

not entirely true.

the bolts I use have 0/ zero resistance, im not losing anything.

[01 S-10]

not entirely true.

the bolts I use have 0/ zero resistance, im not losing anything.

x2 I tested the resistance on my bolts and it was the same as the bare wire

[Punkeyboozter]

not entirely true.

the bolts I use have 0/ zero resistance, im not losing anything.

thx for all the input guys... in terms of millimeters what is the thickness you guys use? the guy at the hardware store said 10 mt not sure what this mean. The reason why i like the rod or bolt idea is for easy configuration changes while keeping it clean. most terminals on the market dont really do it for me. you guys mind posting a pic or 2 up of how you have done it?

im going to use some rod for bracing as well, so some pics of that would be appreciated as well.

thx

[Decaf]

this was a dry fit but u get the idea... i didnt take a pic after i installed all the washers and nuts tho

1/4-20 steel threaded rod from lowes

brass washers and nuts and wing nuts all work well, o and silicone to seal (as if the washer against the mdf wont)

heres what i did

wing nut-nut-washer-ring terminal-washer-nut-washer-mdf- reverse

works great.. its overkill but whatever

look into just plain ol dowel rods too, doesnt have to be threaded rod for support...

get 1"+ and its just as strong without having to drill holes and seal

Edited December 7, 2008 by decafcappucino

[Punkeyboozter]

this was a dry fit but u get the idea... i didnt take a pic after i installed all the washers and nuts tho

1/4-20 steel threaded rod from lowes

brass washers and nuts and wing nuts all work well, o and silicone to seal (as if the washer against the mdf wont)

heres what i did

wing nut-nut-washer-ring terminal-washer-nut-washer-mdf- reverse

works great.. its overkill but whatever

thx buddy that looks neat. im in singapore atm so cant go down to loewes. what is that part that looks like a "wet spot" silicone, rezin?

[Decaf]

silicone... i lube that rod up before i insert it into the mdf hole.... haha

just keep it off the brass... and if u do make a mess... use sandpaper to scuff the brass back to clean