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Thread: Making battery cables
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03-17-2019, 07:23 PM #11
Hi Damon,
I have been making battery cables for 20 years with essentially an earlier version of the crimper in your Amazon link, per the attachment in my link referenced in post 5. This is the 'right tool for the job" and costs $55. For anybody who want to do this right . . . just spend the $55 . . .
RobCate & Rob
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03-17-2019, 09:20 PM #12Jim & Deb
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03-18-2019, 10:17 AM #13
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03-18-2019, 09:14 PM #14
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I've used the Harbor Freight hydraulic crimper on two camper projects now with good success. https://www.harborfreight.com/hydrau...ool-66150.html The dies on it run small, so start a size or two larger than you're expected to need and then go smaller if needed.
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03-22-2019, 08:50 AM #15
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03-22-2019, 09:25 AM #16
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Looks good to me. I recommend heat shrink tubing (the kind with the glue inside) over the place where the cable meets the lug.
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03-22-2019, 09:47 AM #17
The crimp looks good... since you’re using a vice, it’s almost like using the crimper. As long as you inspect each crimp to make sure it’s good. I think the big question is how many are you doing? The vice method works but might be a PITA if doing several crimps. Heat shrink is always a good idea regardless of how the crimp is made. I purchased the crimpers in my post above and carry the hammer style with me incase I should have to make/repair a cable while on the road.
JimJim & Deb
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03-22-2019, 11:44 AM #18
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03-27-2019, 05:50 PM #19
Thank you all for this thread. It was very timely. I was installing another battery today, and I replaced all the 6 AWG wires with 2/0. I'm very happy with how it came out.
Jim
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