lubrication for conntctors

[nut]

I have a bought a cheap pair of speakers and need to replace the tweeter diaphragms.

I have read they are fragile and when connecting them up with the spade connectors inside the cabinet, could easily break.

Is there any sort of lubricant i could use...wet or dry that won't affect the connection electrically?

So that easier to reconnect.

Thanks

 

[Radioham]

Not sure of the question. Are you replacing the diaphragms of the tweeter ? or the complete unit. reconnecting the spade terminals should not be an issue and lubricant should not be required.

 

[H20gna]

Simple mechanical answer.

Using a screwdriver open up the spade connector until it easily slides over the terminal, then remove spade connector and with a pair pliers nip up slightly.

The spade should now slide over the terminal with minimal effort and still grip and connect.

Gary

 

[rabski]

Not sure of the question. Are you replacing the diaphragms of the tweeter ? or the complete unit. reconnecting the spade terminals should not be an issue and lubricant should not be required.

Ditto (not sure what is needed or planned here).

You could use a contact cleaner (deoxit or similar), but not a 'lubricant' as this will potentially be a poor electical connection. Either way, a spade connector shouldn't break off unless you're being careless.

All that said, the best spade connector is no spade connector. If it was me, I'd solder the things.

 

[Beobloke]

All that said, the best spade connector is no spade connector. If it was me, I'd solder the things.

I agree, but you have to be VERY careful soldering to a tweeter's spade lugs as it can melt the tweeter voice coil wire coming out the other side. If you are soldering connections to a tweeter, always use some heat shunt tweezers.