Cool, I'll look in to crimpers.
Next question; I have some corrosion around the end of the wires, any idea how I can clean that off before I crimp?
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Cool, I'll look in to crimpers.
Next question; I have some corrosion around the end of the wires, any idea how I can clean that off before I crimp?
No worries. You will need to cut the cable back to good copper to ensure good conductivety, be careful though, the cables are very short from where they originate from...
Boiling water dissolves the crust around the battery terminals really well. It must be only just off the boil or it won't work. Pour the jug/kettle slowly over the cable end so a good steady flow washes away the salts.
Boiling water with bicarb does a good job
Great advice there from Bee Utey & The Angry Chook. I would tackle that job first to give you a clean work area around your battery.
In my case, the wires (especially around the +ve cables) were corroded through quite badly where they entered into the factory crimp. In fact, I would say 15% of wire was missing around the circumference of the cables. I really had no choice but to cut back to good wire. I think I cut them back around 50mm to get to good cable, maybe a wee bit less. As I have said before they are very short lengths, so the measure twice, cut once adage comes into play.
After you have completed the job, give the terminals a dose of one the below.
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Dave
And if do decide to start getting stuck into a tackling a few 12 Volt wiring projects on your D2, it is worthwhile buying some good tools.
A pair of Ratchet Crimps. Typically $40. These are branded 'Cabac'.
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A decent pair of Wire Strippers. Typically $5 to $100. The ones below are Snap On so expensive, but have been excellent. I have also had some good use from a $10 pair from Bunnings on smaller gauge wire....
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Here's a pair of small Blue Point ones. Typically $40, good for getting into small/tight areas.
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A good pair of 'Snips'. These are Sidchrome. Typically $50. They are cutting well after 5 years of work.
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Also, I like to use a flat edge pair of snips for trimming/cutting off cable ties. These cut the tie off flush with the cable tie ratchet block thingy. It saves slicing ones arms up when you have to get in there at a later stage.
These are Blue Point ones.
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A pair of Cable Cutters. Typically $30-$40. These are for cutting heavier gauge cable. A word of advice..Do not cut anything other than copper wire with these or you will ruin the cutting edge.
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And lastly Heavy Duty Crimps with adjustable dies. Typically $60 - $450+.
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Oh, and a decent soldering iron. I recommend a Weller Portasol Butane one. Typically $150. Others on here have great success with cheaper 204V ones, but I like the portability of the Weller and also the 'hot air' function for heatshrinking in confined spaces....
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Cheers Dave
So you should be able to get a professional looking job done using the tools above and the job to replace the terminal should only cost you around $700ish.:eek::eek::eek:
I love my tools and I'm a technician but trade but a lot of the tools above and be substituted with a good set of cutters, crimper and Stanley knife.
Or if just a one off job get someone to do it that is set up like Battery World.
I think you missed the point David....I spent over 5 years in electrical/mechanical fitout of power boats and I was just showing Gullible what I use. Just trying to give some input as he also said he was going to start 12 volt installs.
It was never about spending $700 to crimp a terminal...
Dave
Every other forum member who posted in this thread had a positive and helpful input which is what this forum is about. I take offence at your swipe at my advice.
Dave
Sorry you took offence Dave, that's the problem with the internet the wrong tone can be taken than what was meant. It was a bit of tongue and cheek, we need a sarcasm button.Quote:
Originally Posted by iPom
I was also making the point that you don't need all the bells and whistles to do the job. I have all these tools but don't use them. Maybe I'm lazy but do everything with cutters.