Thread: Double battery terminals??!!

Originally Posted by Landover

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.

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.

Thanks for replying David...Maybe I take this forum too serious. I'm very passionate along with many others on here on being a LR owner. I try to be helpful and share whatever knowledge and experience I have with others who maybe need it.

Sure, one doesn't need all the bells and whistles as you say. But they sure do make a job easier. In my experience, the tools I posted are what I would use in undertaking an install, but then again it was my profession.


Dave

Originally Posted by OffTrack

The cheap ones tend to butcher the crimp terminal. I've got a set I bought off ebay andwhile they do the job the dies tend to pinch the sides of the terminal so you end up with "wings" where the die halves contact.

A decent pair of ratchet crimpers are definitely a good investment. I have a pair that takes interchangeable crimp dies. They aren't cheap but you know that the crimps are going to be solid.

Ergonomic Supercrimp Tool - Jaycar Electronics

The last set of dies I bought were for the AMP terminals used on much of the Td5 engine harness. It's pretty handy being able to swap dies, rather than having a multitude of crimpers.

Paul, you are correct re. the cheap HD crimps. I bought a pair a couple of years ago and they lasted maybe a couple of days. You will find you have to use a smaller die on one side to have any chance of crimping.

Dave

Thanks for all the help, I have a pair of cutters and crimpers on the way. I've also ordered cable and lugs from Traxide.com, so soon all will become undone.

Silly Question time:
Can I clean the battery terminals with bi-carb and hot water (to remove the acidic white powder) before I disconnect the battery and remove it from the car?