Godfather420
Well-Known Member
ideals have a slightly wider/stiffer spring tab mechanism
I hasten to say they are "better" necessarily, out of 1000s ive sold and assembled, i think you may be the only person thats had an issue with the BJBs. its my holder of choice because i like the look and the "mini-reflector". i usually only recommend ideals for people with builds over 150V
and as we discussed i always use paste over pads
as for the cobs not lighting up, remember in a string it only takes one bad connection. if i had to guess, id put my money on the tinned stranded wire. this could put the 18 ga diameter (which is already right at the limit of spec) out of spec
i can swap them out for ideals if you wish
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Ok, we're gonna strip one down and try solid core first.... Thanks for the really quick response.