Crimp large wire

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Re: Crimp large wire

Originally posted by Realgun:<br />
It is important to get a good connection between the lug and cable. Soldering is not the answer. A home workshop, and even many professional shops, will not have the equipment to do this properly. Without the right equipment, you cannot get the copper all evenly heated to an adequate degree, and you will end up with a "cold joint". In addition, the solder will not coat the cable fibers evenly. However, it will "wick" up a couple of inches into the insulation, making the cable stiff and brittle at a critical connecting point. Any of these problems can cause resistance, heat, and possible damaged connections and batteries.<br /> <br /><br /> <br />
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what right equipment..?? a solder gun or in this case a torch.. <br /><br />if'n it does wick up somewhat..an inch or two.. but wont if it's done right..a inch at max..<br /><br /> it's doesn't matter really.. it'll be like the lug barrel is an inch or two longer an than the soft flexible wire begins..<br /><br />crimp than solder makes the best non-corrosive connections.. an the ultiment is crimp than solder marine full lenght 'tinned' wire..
 
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