I'm looking to set up a new base station and was looking at a Pyramid power supply but I notice it has banana plugs for the + and -. My old Astron just had studs so put a ring connector on the leads and I was done. I guess I need to attach banana plugs to the leads on the power wires, is that easy? What size plugs do I buy?? Can I attach them another way with those power supplies? Thanks in advance.
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Pyramid power supply, a simple ?
- Thread starter Bundy
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I would not use banana plugs if you are going to be pulling serious amps or any thing over 10 amps. If there is hole through the post fit the largest wire through it after it has been tinned. Run that wire to a terminal strip and break out the different connections from there.
The mfg website indicates screw terminals. Browsing Google images shows both options are possible.
Banana plugs should have a hole thru the stud. You can either unscrew the connector and drop the wire thru the hole if it will fit or unscrew it all the way off and slip a ring terminal over the end and reinstall the banana jack insulator. If it does not unscrew all the way and come off then install forked terminal like these.
I've used banana plugs with my HF set pulling 25A for 5 years with no issue. Banana plugs are rated at different currents. Get some rated for 30A and you'll be fine.
I would not use Banana plugs for anything that required any power draw. The reason I don't like them is that they are insecure.
I prefer screw mount and ring lugs. But that's my opinion.