Troyt Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Hi all- Probably a really stupid question but is there a "right" (or rather-a non damaging) way to release these connections? Or am i missing something? I just don't want to force it unless it's necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.M Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 A full picture without you fingers obscuring the rest of the connector would help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
att23 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) Never push nor pull this connector at an angle. Same for many other connector types but this type more susceptible/bendy. Other than that, just simple push in and out? I once broke that wavy (zic zac) silver bit, stuck inside my speaker connector, and had to go to length to dig it out. Luckily only slight marks after I used tools on my old spare speaker. After multiple use, you will not have realised it is slightly bent, perhaps due to stiffness or weight of connector or cable. I have since avoided this type of banana connectors. YMMV though. edit: In hindsight, it’s clear that an open C-channel is never stiff compared to a closed cross section. Edited September 16, 2020 by att23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwstereo Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Rotational wiggle and straight pull or push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill125812 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) The sawtooth banana connector does give a great connection IMHO. But the cheap ones can be quite fragile, made from thin metal. Those ones your showing don't look too bad though. I use a lot of them with my basic range of cables. There is no right or wrong way to release. I find just a gentle wiggle to and fro with usually do the trick. Edited September 17, 2020 by Bill125812 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I can't say I'm a great fan of the sawtooth style connectors. I bought a bunch of these some time back, sort of by mistake (hit the send button before I was ready). Have used a few of them, but don't really like them much. I have a preference for banana connectors that you can lock in place, usually by rotating a ring which pushes against a couple of pins. Forms a secure connection, and can be easily released by loosening the ring and pulling. Similar to these (I think these are the ones I bought). https://www.selby.com.au/cables/connectors/banana-plugs/24k-gold-plated-heavy-duty-locking-banana-plugs-black-9-awg-bp0575b.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill125812 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, emesbee said: I can't say I'm a great fan of the sawtooth style connectors. I bought a bunch of these some time back, sort of by mistake (hit the send button before I was ready). Have used a few of them, but don't really like them much. I have a preference for banana connectors that you can lock in place, usually by rotating a ring which pushes against a couple of pins. Forms a secure connection, and can be easily released by loosening the ring and pulling. Similar to these (I think these are the ones I bought). https://www.selby.com.au/cables/connectors/banana-plugs/24k-gold-plated-heavy-duty-locking-banana-plugs-black-9-awg-bp0575b.html I certainly use that style on my Boutique cables. Really good indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 It may be just me and some bad experiences, but I dislike locking banana plugs. I really don't see the benefit or necessity in using them but obviously, everybody will have their preferences. What I look for is quality and durability, be it saw tooth or "regular" bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I just found that the saw tooth ones I bought were rather difficult to fit, and a bit of a pain to get out afterwards. Most of my plugs are just regular non-locking non-saw tooth type, which are ok. I bought the locking ones for some thicker gauge cable I wanted to use, and they do the job very well, so I'm happy. But yeah, I probably haven't bought the highest quality I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I really dislike the sawtooth type. Really fragile. I do love locking plugs though as I've a toddler in the house 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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