Electrical Show Off Your Battery Terminals

[Rdub6]

I’ve never seen the penny trick, but that’s pretty cool..... I guess.
However....... these are the best terminals I’ve had on anything, by far. PA Performance

 

[General karthief]

Those are steel right?

 

[7991LXnSHO]

Tin plated brass.

Battery Terminal (+) 994002

American Muscle Late Model Restoration LMR PA Performance Alternator Starter Ford Jeep Dodge Ram Cummins F150

www.paperformance.com

 

[a91what]

Did you crimp a ferrule over the wire? Most mechanical connections (set screw) are not designed for the fine wire used in automotive applications. So a ferrule lug is crimped on first to hold the strands in place and make the connection resistant to vibration.

 

[General karthief]

Did you crimp a ferrule over the wire? Most mechanical connections (set screw) are not designed for the fine wire used in automotive applications. So a ferrule lug is crimped on first to hold the strands in place and make the connection resistant to vibration.

You must be an engineer, I wouldn't of thought of that.

 

[Rdub6]

Did you crimp a ferrule over the wire? Most mechanical connections (set screw) are not designed for the fine wire used in automotive applications. So a ferrule lug is crimped on first to hold the strands in place and make the connection resistant to vibration.

Nope. Makes perfect sense, but right now, the set screws are just down on the stranded wire.

 

[a91what]

Short term it will be fine but you may want to at least tin the wires

 

[Dan02gt]

I’ve had these JL audio ones for a few years now and really like them. Don’t remember them being almost $30 though.

XD-BTS

Ultra-Compact Universal Battery Connector, Positive or NegativeThe tiny size of the XD-BTS battery connector makes it easy for tight-space installations, and ideal for smaller systems that require a single main power wire for the audio system. OmniSert™ technology ensures secure, high-integrity...

www.jlaudio.com

 

[Cheapskate207]

I like the lead free factory style like this:

They don't look very fancy but they work well. Rest of the setup is a marine battery box from o’reilly and a shut off switch from harbor freight. It was very cheap and works well. I know you probably won’t be able to use a setup like this because your battery is in the engine bay, but wanted to show what terminal I’ve found work best for me.

The terminals @Rdub6 is using look nice.

 

[Potomus Pete]

I’ve never seen the penny trick, but that’s pretty cool..... I guess.
However....... these are the best terminals I’ve had on anything, by far. PA Performance

Those are at Amazon for less money They seem nice

 

[7991LXnSHO]

These look clean and simple when new. Steel does not stand up to battery acid at all compared to ugly old lead ends. Please use the anticorrosion spray for a better service life. If not, I have seen them fall apart after almost dissolving and strand non Motörhead’s.

I like the lead free factory style like this:

They don't look very fancy but they work well. Rest of the setup is a marine battery box from o’reilly and a shut off switch from harbor freight. It was very cheap and works well. I know you probably won’t be able to use a setup like this because your battery is in the engine bay, but wanted to show what terminal I’ve found work best for me.

The terminals @Rdub6 is using look nice.

 

[Rdub6]

Those are at Amazon for less money They seem nice

Yeah, they’re nice pieces. I think @DudeStang just installed them also!

 

[Potomus Pete]

I just did my salt and pepper shakers what a disaster. Clips breaking everywhere piss me off

 

[DudeStang]

Yeah, they’re nice pieces. I think @DudeStang just installed them also!

Yep. I put them on my car back in the spring. Very happy with the quality and the clean look.

 

[90sickfox]

If I had a small blowtorch and heated it up could, or would the solder stick to the brass lug and copper wire. I am thinking about buying heavy gauge wire on Amazon and making my own custom set up

Yes it will work. That's how I do my cables. I cut of the very edge of the brass lug because it flares out and looks bad under heat shrink tubing. I get the heat shrink from harbor freight in an assorted box.

You also need to take vise grips and squeeze the edges of the flat end where the copper folded. It's sometimes a gap that solder will flow out of. I use the torch and heat the end of the cable so I can tin it before installing. ( just add a little solder to the strands and let cool. I use the vice grips to hold the copper lug facing up and heat with the torch....feed the solder in until its a little more than halfway full. Make sure heat shrink is already on cable away from heat. Stick cable end in hot lug and hold for a few seconds. Let cool and slide heat shrink down. A couple quick passes with the torch and it's all done.

 

[Potomus Pete]

I like foolin with Karthief...Hes always so serious

I probably shouldn"t say always serious. My favorites are when a new guy gets on here and hes a wiseguy. Second when they don"t do the checklist right. Third is when the give incorrect advice. I have enjoyed my time on StangNet, and have learned a whole bunch. You guys are smart and very welcoming and that separates this forum from all others.

 

[General karthief]

I probably shouldn"t say always serious. My favorites are when a new guy gets on here and hes a wiseguy. Second when they don"t do the checklist right. Third is when the give incorrect advice. I have enjoyed my time on StangNet, and have learned a whole bunch. You guys are smart and very welcoming and that separates this forum from all others.

If you're suck'n up for a reduction on your membership dues FOGETABOTIT! (HE SAYS IN IN HIS BEST GODFATHER VOICE)

 

[markinms]

Here's what I used on mine. I "think" I bought these on ebay, maybe Amazon.