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06-10-2012 10:59 AM

smfonic1

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by SINTORMAN

I only use delcity.net for lugs now. Sooo easy and they are a reliable company.

I would order a cable cutter too. I will provide links.

Copper Lugs - Automotive & Marine

Obviously use the 1/4" stud for best connection but some things you need to go larger.

Cable Cutter

I can cut my 3/0 with that guy... its a little tough but definitely a nice tool.

Either get this...

Hydraulic Crimping Tool Kit 8 Ton Electric Wire Crimper | eBay
or
Solderless Connector Crimping Tool

obviously the hydraulic is eaiser to use but the hammer one used with a vice works wonders.

EDIT: once you go real crimp.. you don't go back lol. I can link a massive thread that basically states crimping > solder... but if you prefer it then its up to you man.

Thanks Guys, All this info has been really helpful. My back ground of SQ+I, has caused me to overlook things like adding resistance by soldering all my connections. I have order all the necessary wire, lugs and a crimping tool. Hope to have the voltage up a couple volts soon.

06-09-2012 10:54 AM

SINTORMAN

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by smfonic1

You guys think crimp plus solder is the best option?
I'v only soldered in the past because it gives a clean finished look.

a hydraulic crimp is the best option. Did you see my mega post???

06-09-2012 07:49 AM

onefast68

Re: power cable thread

i crimp the put heat shrink on to make it look good...copper lugs on ebay are cheap.i drilled some from 5/16 to 3/8 and they were solid copper.

06-09-2012 06:39 AM

666WMD

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by smfonic1

You guys think crimp plus solder is the best option?
I'v only soldered in the past because it gives a clean finished look.

Crimp plus solder if the wires aren't restrained, otherwise just crimp for the least resistance.

06-09-2012 06:34 AM

smfonic1

Re: power cable thread

You guys think crimp plus solder is the best option?
I'v only soldered in the past because it gives a clean finished look.

06-09-2012 04:27 AM

666WMD

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by profundus-sanus

yup.

if you're going to solder crimp first. nothing beats a cold weld

What about a hot weld?

Use lasers. Sharks with frickin' lasers....

06-09-2012 04:06 AM

profundus-sanus

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666WMD

You pretty much just contradicted yourself right there. Soldering increases the resistance.

yup.

if you're going to solder crimp first. nothing beats a cold weld

06-09-2012 12:40 AM

SINTORMAN

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by incman78

I get mine in bulk from a welding supply store. But I go there anyways being that I weld for a living. Plus there solid copper.

yeah if you know where to look I think you can get welding wire for cheap locally in a lot of cases

06-09-2012 12:13 AM

incman78

Re: power cable thread

I get mine in bulk from a welding supply store. But I go there anyways being that I weld for a living. Plus there solid copper.

06-08-2012 11:22 PM

666WMD

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by smfonic1

.... with minimal resistance. FYI, I solder all my connections....

You pretty much just contradicted yourself right there. Soldering increases the resistance.

06-08-2012 10:26 PM

SINTORMAN

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by smfonic1

Ok so I got some wire coming. Next questions for all:

Where to buy a 10-20 0ga ring terminals. Not looking for flashy just something that will transfer power with minimal resistance. FYI, I solder all my connections, so crimpable terminals are not needed.

06-08-2012 09:39 PM

smfonic1

Re: power cable thread

05-24-2012 08:10 AM

onefast68

Re: power cable thread

i want 2 colors ..and will probably have 2 grounds to the frame from the bank..it will be 6 batteries and have 4 2100w amp pulling off them.never hurts to have some extra cable laying around.

05-24-2012 07:51 AM

666WMD

Re: power cable thread

And I doubt you'd need more than 60ft. Should only be 18' max each run to the rear wall of a truck, 4ft for your big 3 and 2ft to earth the battery bank.

05-24-2012 07:49 AM

666WMD

Re: power cable thread

I didn't buy any, I just put 50ft into the cart and looked at the shipping calculator.

05-24-2012 07:37 AM

onefast68

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666WMD

$26.53 for Fedex ground to Colorado, Mississippi and Michigan. So I'd say it'd be a safe bet you'll pay $26.53.

how much did you buy?i figure 2 runs on the hot and 1 ground run is what i need so i would order 75 feet ..could use it for grounding the nattery bank to the frame as well.

05-24-2012 07:34 AM

666WMD

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by onefast68

thanks for that info....i will buy some of it to do my long runs, front to rear battery bank...then 1/0 to the amps as 2/0 probably will not fit.wonder what the shipping will be?

$26.53 for 50ft Fedex ground to Colorado, Mississippi and Michigan. So I'd say it'd be a safe bet you'll pay $26.53.

05-24-2012 07:25 AM

onefast68

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666WMD

Yeah, but you're also twice the size. And you know it's true OFC 2/0 gauge.

It says it in the title. 19x70/30 means 19 braids of 70 wires in 30awg. 19 x 70 = 1330 strands. Not the typical 4100 of 1/0 car audio cable but still flexible enough to do a 1-2" radius turn I would think.

thanks for that info....i will buy some of it to do my long runs, front to rear battery bank...then 1/0 to the amps as 2/0 probably will not fit.wonder what the shipping will be?

05-24-2012 06:56 AM

666WMD

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by smfonic1

Man, all these options...
I really was trying to stay at $50 for now. I need to learn a budget and stick with it, dangit. I started at $50, went to $80 for the cadence, now I'm like whats another $20 for the 2/0. Guess what I'm twice were I started!

Yeah, but you're also twice the size. And you know it's true OFC 2/0 gauge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by onefast68

how many strands in that battery cable?i have some 0 guage battery cable and that crap doesnt bend well..has 50 to 100 strands and its tuff...

05-24-2012 06:53 AM

stovebolt6

Re: power cable thread

If being ran inside the car I prefer something flexible. If I am running under the vehicle I prefer a stiffer welding cable, as it will not sag too much.

You need to be careful with off brand cable, as their are a few that are selling undersized cable. One of the local car audio shops is struggling with this right now. He does not get enough business to afford cable from trustworthy name brands, and is constantly sending back orders of off brand cables, because it is undersized.

05-24-2012 05:31 AM

49konvict

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by smfonic1

but the cadence is blue to match the brzs and ledzzzzzzzz

05-24-2012 01:49 AM

MasterMod

Re: power cable thread

I usually don't recommend brands (for obvious reasons), but check out American Bass 1/0ga too.

05-23-2012 09:06 PM

onefast68

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666WMD

SGR 2/0 SAE J1127 EST-M1L118-A 19x70/30 BC BATTERY CABLE
$100 for 50ft and you know it's true 2/0.

how many strands in that battery cable?i have some 0 guage battery cable and that crap doesnt bend well..has 50 to 100 strands and its tuff...

05-23-2012 08:49 PM

smfonic1

Re: power cable thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666WMD

SGR 2/0 SAE J1127 EST-M1L118-A 19x70/30 BC BATTERY CABLE
$100 for 50ft and you know it's true 2/0.

05-23-2012 08:13 PM

666WMD

Re: power cable thread

SGR 2/0 SAE J1127 EST-M1L118-A 19x70/30 BC BATTERY CABLE
$100 for 50ft and you know it's true 2/0.

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