superduper Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Does anyone know where Steve got his aluminum buss bars from and why he use aluminum instead of copper bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 If you reed his post you would know he got them at "blue collar supply" Quote "Audio is not a hobby it's a lifestyle" _____________________________Refs_1_Refs_2_____________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992Chevy K1500 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I believe aluminum is stronger than copper to a degree. I'm not sure about it's electrical transfer properties, but I heard that copper is better at transfering electricity. Quote My comp setup (Not bad for what it is): HP Compaq Presario V6120US laptop with: 15.4" widescreen AMD Turion 64 X2 1.6GHz processor 2x1GB stick DDR2 SDRAM (667 Mhz) Seagate Momentus 500GB SATA HDD 128MB shared video memory Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit 12 cell Lithium Ion battery (actual battery usage time: 6 hours) What it does: On a USB 2.0 Wireless card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Loud One Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Aluminum is easier to machine. I've used both, no problems with either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 alumn is about 1/3 the price also. I only use alumn, no issues ever. Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduper Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 yea i didnt read it. but thanks for letting me know...i just have to visit that store when i go back home.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoe92 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 like he said in his video make sure to match the metals too. some don't like to work together. Quote Wouldnt be thehoe92 without teh purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 alumn is about 1/3 the price also.I only use alumn, no issues ever. Ray, What thickness would you recommend the aluminum be for a buss bar app? 1/4" ok? Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduper Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 like he said in his video make sure to match the metals too.some don't like to work together. aluminum bars with stainless steel bolts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) steve used 1/2" I usally use 3/4" 1/4" to tie batts together. For a "buss" bar, I like thick shit. 3/4" x 2" Edited August 26, 2009 by Ray Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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