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Old 09-02-2008, 04:01 PM
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I would have to go with Bilbo's option 2...Deans' are best plugs out there, bar none.

A couple of tips for you:
Use 60/40 rosin core solder. (best electrical conductivity).
Get some soldering flux. It's usually a paste in a jar or tube. (makes solder flow easier).
Get some heat shrink tubing. (for insulation).
All of the above items can be found at the local hardware store.

Put a dab of flux on the wire, then just enough solder to "tin" the wire. Do the same for the plug lead. Next, put some shrink tubing on the wire, far enough down so it doesn't shrink. Then put the wire onto the plug lead and touch it with the iron. It should flow together, without any excess solder glob. Lastly, slide the tubing up over the joint and hit it with a bic lighter to shrink it...presto!

Hope this helps...good luck and don't burn your fingers.
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