a thank you for lessons on how to make cables- before and after

[Bill]

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

Once you figure it out, nothing is complicated. If it is, you just haven't figured it out yet.

Perfect signature material right here.

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by Bill

Perfect signature material right here.

Good grief, I'm being immortalized.

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

Good grief, I'm being immortalized.

2 in one day !! don't let it go to your tin foil

[kymudder]

What's the best place to find the cable.... would #2 welding cable be good and also what's the correct size for the ring terminals

Originally Posted by kymudder

What's the best place to find the cable.... would #2 welding cable be good and also what's the correct size for the ring terminals

some say #2 wire is best ...local welding supply store ..5/16" terminals

[kymudder]

On a stock cart is it worth it

[shaffer88]

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

some say #2 wire is best ...local welding supply store ..5/8 terminals

5/8 I'm getting ready to do this myself someone was telling me it was 5/16. It looks like the hd solenoid has bigger posts than the batteries

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by shaffer88

5/8 I'm getting ready to do this myself someone was telling me it was 5/16. It looks like the hd solenoid has bigger posts than the batteries

The studs/bolts on most cart batteries and controllers are 5/16 shank size. The studs on the Super-Duty appear to be 3/8, but you might want to go up a 1/32 or so.
I tried to drill out the hole in my cable lugs with a 3/8 bit when I installed a Super-Duty solenoid and I had to do some filing to get them to go on.

Originally Posted by shaffer88

5/8 I'm getting ready to do this myself someone was telling me it was 5/16. It looks like the hd solenoid has bigger posts than the batteries

omg !! your right .. brain fart,... 5/16" is correct

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by kymudder

On a stock cart is it worth it

The stock cables on a stock cart are lousy at best, fire hazards at worst.
If they are in poor condition, you may see some performance improvements when they are replaced.
Stock cables ought to be replaced when original batteries are replaced, if not before.

For controllers up to 400A, 4Ga will typically suffice. 2Ga is needed for controllers 500A and above.

If any high current cable or connection gets more than slightly warm (about 10°F above ambient air temperature), it needs to be repaired or replaced.