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  1. Stalwart

    Battery Cable/Crimp Connector Size

    I agree if you use solder fed in by hand, the solder travels up the wire but using the plugs there is just enough solder to make a good connection. You are not heating the wire directly so the solder won't travel unless you overheat the connection. I use welding cable as it has the most...
  2. Stalwart

    Battery Cable/Crimp Connector Size

    If you go that route see the video at: http://www.delcity.net/documents/movies/battery_terminals.mpg
  3. Stalwart

    Battery Cable/Crimp Connector Size

    I don't crimp any more I solder and then use 3 layer (not three layers) heat tubing that has a heat activated potting compound inside that make the connection complely waterproof. I also use 00 welding cable. I use pre tinned terminals with solder in pre measured slugs that give just the right...
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