When you plug in a connector, you should feel some resistance – that’s those prongs doing their job, creating a secure, reliable connection for transmitting timing data. If your connector slides in too easily it’s usually a red flag that the prongs have either collapsed or broken, which means you’re not getting a crucial solid connection.
This might not seem like a big deal, but in the world of competitive swimming where every millisecond counts, a loose connection can mean missed touches, incorrect times, or system glitches right in the middle of your meet.
The good news is that fixing this issue is pretty straightforward – replacement banana plugs are readily available and easy to install. It’s much better to replace a loose connector than risk timing issues during your next competition.
