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Old 06-11-2017, 11:32 AM
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What is the best metal to use--im thinking copper washer?
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Copper would at least conduct the electricity as well as the wire so yeah if you need a washer use copper.
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Copper would at least conduct the electricity as well as the wire so yeah if you need a washer use copper.
Thx a ton--copper it will be--i think the metal in the rubber case on the cable -looks like copper?
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Gold is also a great conductor.......
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Gold is also a great conductor.......
24k? will regular metal washer like the metal cable bolt work good?
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cut the bolt shorter
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Originally Posted by royal flush
24k? will regular metal washer like the metal cable bolt work good?
A lead, copper or brass washer would work just fine.

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Believe it or not silver, copper, gold, aluminum. best conductors in that order.

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