Covering banana plugs

Easy Runnin
Easy Runnin Posts: 501
in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I have some outdoor speakers I bring in for the winter. I want to protect the banana plugs from moisture. Any suggestions?
HT- Samsung PN50B860/Integra DTR 30.3/Rt55 Fronts
Rt35i Surrounds/Cs1000p Center/SVS BP1000 Sub
2CH - B&K MC-101 pre/B&K EX-442 amp/NAD 2400 amp
Polk SDA1C, Polk Monitor 7, New Large Advents and Polk RTA 8T
BR - Yamaha CR800/Polk monitor 5
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
    You could go to an autoparts store and find the correct size vacuum plugs to fit the bananas.

    http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Vacuum+Caps/N1167/N1171.oap

    Personally, if they are plated I'd probably just leave them bare, rather than possibly trap moisture in the connector and wire.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,559
    I agree with William on this one. If they are gold plated no biggie. the only other thing I can offer is shrink tubing, A buddy of mine does it every winter then cuts it off in the spring.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    My speaks stay out all year long w/plated bananas--never had a problem.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Easy Runnin
    Easy Runnin Posts: 501
    A salt air environment is harsher than most others. I think I’ll get the vacuum plugs, pack them with grease or Vaseline and then insert the banana plugs.

    Thanks
    HT- Samsung PN50B860/Integra DTR 30.3/Rt55 Fronts
    Rt35i Surrounds/Cs1000p Center/SVS BP1000 Sub
    2CH - B&K MC-101 pre/B&K EX-442 amp/NAD 2400 amp
    Polk SDA1C, Polk Monitor 7, New Large Advents and Polk RTA 8T
    BR - Yamaha CR800/Polk monitor 5
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,120
    what about just bagging the ends?

    grease/vaseline sounds like a troublesome mess in the Spring.
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  • MrRoboT
    MrRoboT Posts: 39
    Always a good idea to use vaseline when packing the banana in a harsh enviroment.
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,900
    MrRoboT wrote: »
    Always a good idea to use vaseline when packing the banana in a harsh enviroment.

    Is this code for something else....lol.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    My outdoor speakers stay out side all year around. They have been out there for 12 years and still work just fine.
    I use silicon when I install wire into the binding posts. I put a small coat on them to keep moisture out and it works for years and years with trouble free listening.
    If your going to take them in and cover the wire, the Dielectic grease following by plastic wrap is a wonderful Idea. Thats what I would do if I was going to bring my speakers in each winter.
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