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03-26-2013, 09:54 PM | #1 |
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Question about battery cables
I have decided to build my own battery cables out of 2awg welding cable, I was wondering do i need to solder the lugs on or is crimping them good enough.
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03-27-2013, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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03-27-2013, 01:38 PM | #3 |
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03-27-2013, 02:04 PM | #4 |
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03-27-2013, 02:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: Question about battery cables
Solder and heat shrink... No crimping, use silver solder plugs and closed ended lugs.
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03-27-2013, 02:11 PM | #6 |
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03-27-2013, 03:10 PM | #7 |
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03-28-2013, 09:42 AM | #8 |
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Re: Question about battery cables
It was my understanding that soldering alone was not good. The solder has no mechanical strength to hold it together. I thought crimping was a must, then soldering would help insure a good electrical connection. But as always, I could be mistaken
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03-28-2013, 10:12 AM | #9 |
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Re: Question about battery cables
You are mistaken this time. Properly soldered cable lugs are extremely strong.
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