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From: Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
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Subject: Re: mountable power ports
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:53:59 -0700
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On 3/27/2025 8:36 AM, Liz Tuddenham wrote:
> Christopher Howard <christopher@librehacker.com> wrote:
> 
>> liz@poppyrecords.invalid.invalid (Liz Tuddenham) writes:
>>
>>>
>>> Screw pillars with 4mm banana sockets in the centre.  Available in a
>>> wide range of colours, rated to 500v and 10 amps.  Easy to fit, easy to
>>> plug-up and easy to see what you are doing so you don't make silly (and
>>> expensive) mistakes.
>>>
>>
>> We are just talking about something simple like this, right?:
>>
>> https://www.amazon.com/40Pcs-Durable-Panel-Mount-Adapter/dp/B0DPWQQ53Z/
> 
> They would be perfectly satisfactory if you were happy just using plugs.
> If you wanted the option of using bare wire ends, you could try:
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/FULARR-Premium-Binding-Terminal-Connector/dp/B07Z
> P83FB9/145-4921351-4020543

If you choose to use a binding post, consider their spacing; first, you want
to be sure you can get your fingers around them to tighten/loosen them
comfortably.  And, if they support banana plugs, consider spacing them
to support "dual" plug assemblies:

<https://www.amazon.com/CESS-2-Way-Speaker-Banana-Connectors/dp/B01E7XUKG4>

(Of course, the OP needs *3* connections...)

> For a more up-market version, I have found these to be very reliable
> over decades of abuse:
> 
> https://uk.farnell.com/deltron-components/552-0100/insulated-terminal-30
> a-solder/dp/2112490
>