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So I picked up a hydraulic 16 ton crimping tool, 2/0 welding wire, terminals, heat shrink, and lugs to make my own battery cables.
While I was at it I picked up some 2/0 flex ground braid to make a ground strap. Anybody have any tips or ideas on getting the flat braid in a 2/0 lug? I tried it briefly with just my fingers and could tell it was going to require more thought. It almost went in but needs a little even circular compression.
The hose clamp did the trick. I kept working it back and sliding on the terminal. Crimped it down with the hydraulic press, looks nice. 2/0 ground braid is no joke, probably about 1/8 thick and 1 1/4 wide. Now I need to hit Home Depot to get something that will cut it so I can add the 3/8 lug!
When I made cables I cut small pieces of solder and put it in the lug first and a few inside the wire. You could fold a piece in the braid.
Then feed it into the lug, crimp it then heat the lug to melt the solder.
I would then use heat shrink on the end of cable to lug but not needed for the braid.
Dave ----
I bought one of those cheapo Chinese crimpers, and it's been surprisingly good. I used 70 sq/mm round wire instead, so didn't have the issues getting it into the crimps.
Yes, those hydraulic crimpers work great. Just make sure that you are using the right die for your wire size. I didn't use braided cable as it always look good when new but quickly collects dirt and crud. I went with hi-flex rubber coated copper wire.
Yes, those hydraulic crimpers work great. Just make sure that you are using the right die for your wire size. I didn't use braided cable as it always look good when new but quickly collects dirt and crud. I went with hi-flex rubber coated copper wire.
I used the 70mm die set and found other sources that said it should work with 2/0. I definitely couldn't pull it out.
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