banana plugs centerpin The plugs keep falling off with minimal tension (such as moving the wire). There is really nothing to hold them on. Is there a a minimum guage wire to use?

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guiltbar · Accepted Answer

I found that 16 gauge was a struggle. I had to force the wire in tightly for satisfactory results.

scottl · Answer

Do what I did get monster cable's clips they will work all smaller wire. They little more expensive but a lot easier to use

Zackman · Answer

I find using the larger size wire holds better so far the 16 gauge works well but the 14 or 12 gauge is bigger and will fit better

MSD88 · Answer

They are difficult to connect, the secret is to get the wire to twist on the prong. Not to much not to little. It took me several attempts but when it gets 'twisted' right there will no play.

CharlesW2 · Answer

They're for 12 - 16 gauge wire

JMR99 · Answer

I used 2 or 3 layers of electrical tape to make the diameter of the conduit/insulation thick enough it for the plastic cone looking piece to feel some resistance while I slide it into place. You can go with thicker gauge as well, remember the smaller the gauge the bigger the wire.

Answered by JMR99 11 years ago

tallte · Answer

The package says ideal for 12-16 gauge wire. The instructions inside describes the black compression collars to be used for smaller (16-18 gauge wires. I could not get mine to hold 16 gauge wires.

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I used Monster speaker wire and had no issues.

LonnieSC · Answer

I used the 16AWG speaker wire from Best Buy and it works great. Ensure that you slide the white compression connector onto the wire to ensure a secure fit.

RickS333 · Answer

The wire gauge sizes are listed on the package. Be sure to use the smaller size collets with the smaller wire. Also be sure to do a fresh 'cut' leaving no wire ends exposed and push the spikes in as far as possible to get as best a connection as possible.

Answered by RickS333 14 years ago

“banana plugs centerpin The plugs keep falling off with minimal tension (such as moving the wire). There is really nothing to hold them on. Is there a a minimum guage wire to use?”

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