Ribbon Internal Connections

Victoria · 7th February 2006, 06:50 PM

I inherited a ESS Tempest speaker system with the lower grade ribbon tweeters.One of the leads from the internal ribbon assy was detached on one of the tweeters. I disassembled the good tweeter far enough to see where the lead was supposed to be attached and how it was attached.
It was just attached to the foil by something that looks like clear RTV (silicone sealant). I have tried doing this using Permatex Clear RTV Silicone but the contact between the wire and foil is eventually lost ( in about an hour). I have searched this site, and the web, but haven't found a specific discussion of the
connection method. Could someone please clue me in or point me to a source? Thanks, Vic

Cal Weldon · 7th February 2006, 07:45 PM

I wonder if you could use liquid solder?

gvinson · 8th February 2006, 01:36 AM

Look again.

There must be something else helping make the connection. Many internal ribbon connections are made with mechanical pressure. Look again.

Good luck

The Ribbon Project

Victoria · 8th February 2006, 02:45 AM

gvinson
Your's was one of the sites I looked at in my search for adhesives and I admire your work.
But I when I tell you that the wires are held on with smutz that is exactly what I mean. It defies my sense of good engineering but that is what they did. Thanks anyway, Vic

gvinson · 8th February 2006, 04:05 PM

Amazing....hmmmm....don't know what to think.

Well perhaps Cal has it right, some sort of cold chemical soldier.

If I get a chance I'll ask one of our engineers his suggestion, and post anything he might add.

A websearch should also be in order.

Best Regards !

The Ribbon Project

7th February 2006, 06:50 PM	#1
Victoria diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay area	Ribbon Internal Connections I inherited a ESS Tempest speaker system with the lower grade ribbon tweeters.One of the leads from the internal ribbon assy was detached on one of the tweeters. I disassembled the good tweeter far enough to see where the lead was supposed to be attached and how it was attached. It was just attached to the foil by something that looks like clear RTV (silicone sealant). I have tried doing this using Permatex Clear RTV Silicone but the contact between the wire and foil is eventually lost ( in about an hour). I have searched this site, and the web, but haven't found a specific discussion of the connection method. Could someone please clue me in or point me to a source? Thanks, Vic

7th February 2006, 07:45 PM	#2
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	I wonder if you could use liquid solder? __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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8th February 2006, 01:36 AM	#3
gvinson diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: austin tejas	Look again. There must be something else helping make the connection. Many internal ribbon connections are made with mechanical pressure. Look again. Good luck The Ribbon Project

8th February 2006, 02:45 AM	#4
Victoria diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay area	gvinson Your's was one of the sites I looked at in my search for adhesives and I admire your work. But I when I tell you that the wires are held on with smutz that is exactly what I mean. It defies my sense of good engineering but that is what they did. Thanks anyway, Vic

8th February 2006, 04:05 PM	#5
gvinson diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: austin tejas	Amazing....hmmmm....don't know what to think. Well perhaps Cal has it right, some sort of cold chemical soldier. If I get a chance I'll ask one of our engineers his suggestion, and post anything he might add. A websearch should also be in order. Best Regards ! The Ribbon Project

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