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11-17-2008, 05:25 PM | #1 |
Getting Wild
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Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
I am looking at picking up some 4 or 2 gauge welding wire and mocking up my own cables. I'm sure people here have done this before, but I couldn't find a post here with an estimate on how much cable is needed. My cart is kept at a weekend house... otherwise I'd measure myself.
Anyone have any estimates on how many feet it would take to make a set of cables for teh batteries and the motor/controller? Thanks in advance. |
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11-17-2008, 06:03 PM | #2 |
prop. A$$hole's Garage
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
Hawgs,
It's your lucky day!!! I just finished measuring all the cables for my 1996 DS.. I came up with 29' of cable.. This is all of the battery cables, and the motor/controller cables.. I found a place online that has pretty good prices on 4 ga. cable.. Weldingsupply.com |
11-17-2008, 06:13 PM | #3 |
A-DMIN
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
wich one should I order, wich one is 2 or 4 ga?
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11-17-2008, 11:39 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
i have some 4 guage welding cable layin around ,if interested $1.00/ft + $10 for shipping.
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11-18-2008, 12:02 AM | #5 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
#4 is good for all but the most extreeme builds.......and $1 ft is a great price on welding cable these days....Runs as high as $2.60. Don't forget to shop around for some copper ends and solder.
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11-18-2008, 09:17 AM | #6 | |
Getting Wild
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
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]DR[puff5 - I will be sending you a Private Message re: that cable. scottyb - Know of any good places online for good copper ends? Stupid question... what size are the terminals? |
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11-18-2008, 09:34 AM | #7 |
prop. A$$hole's Garage
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
Glad to help!!
You'll need lugs to fit 5/16"(batteries,controller), 3/8"(solenoid, F&R switch), 1/4"(F&R switch).. West Marine will have the tinned copper cable lugs.. I'm fixin' to place an order for the cable next week, will hit West Marine for the lugs and shrink wrap.. I have a crimpace for making up the cable ends, drop me a PM if ya want to come by to use it.. Catch ya later.. |
11-18-2008, 09:44 AM | #8 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
Thanks for the offer, I might just take you up on that John.
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11-18-2008, 06:01 PM | #9 |
prop. A$$hole's Garage
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
No problem!!
It'll have to be after Thanksgiving.. My work schedule is gonna be insane thru Tuesday of next week, then we're leaving Tuesday evening, driving to NE Kansas to spend Thanksgiving with family.. Drop me a PM and we'll swap phone #'s... |
11-19-2008, 09:48 AM | #10 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Cable Length - Do-It-Yourself Cables
Yeah, I wasn't planning on doing it before Thanksgiving... too busy. I'm not in a huge hurry to do it.
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