Basic question about banana clips
 

I'm going to replace some aligator clips with some banana clips......and well? I'm not seeing how to connect them. I assume they are to be soldered and not crimped.....will somebody give me a quick lesson? I'll appreciate it!

RE: Basic question about banana clips
 

there are crimped, soldered, and screw type bananna clips, so it all depends on what kind you bought.

RE: Basic question about banana clips
 

where do you get them

RE: Basic question about banana clips
 

Radio Shack, or by mail order from electronic parts suppliers.. www.digikey.com , www.mouser.com , www.jameco.com . Unless you want a bunch it will be cheaper to go to Radio Shack.

RE: Basic question about banana clips
 

I get mine from radio shack cuz there handy, I prefer the solder on kind. Strip and tin the wire. place the plastic handle portion over the wire I use a alligator clip to hold the business end of the plug place the tined wire into the the plug and heat and solder it in. Use rosin core solder.

RE: Basic question about banana clips
 

Thanks.....I was thinking that was the way to do it but I'm glad somebody clarified it..

RE: Basic question about banana clips
 

I am not familiar with the radio shack babana jacks. But sullivan makes some nice heavy duty ones you might look at.