The proper way to solder battery terminals

[Photo314159]

It's funny if you say it like Sylvester. Sth-ealed sth-older sth-ystem... lol

[mattnbin]

Why do Americans call solder "sarder"? The rest of the english speaking world says it like it's spelt.

[a2zhandi]

@mattnbin don't ask! :--P

[Coronetrt1970]

Best to do both. If nothing else soldering will reduce oxidation.

[49ersfan1989]

well i have used both



[Kcd1977]

Is said solder not crimped I used both I never had either fail on me

[honda350r]

This is a shit way of making proper cable ends ! I will always take a proper crimped end over weak solder any day ! I have seen so many shitty solder jobs fail,only to leave the end user paying the bill for proper crimped cables ! DO NOT USE THIS METHOD .

[12th88]

@honda350r Actually you are incorrect, PROPERLY Soldered joints are much stronger than crimped joints. The reason is that during soldering the wire is Chemically bonded to making a much stronger connection. If I soldered two wires together I guarantee you could not pull them apart, The wire would fail before the solder joint.

[honda350r]

@12th88 I stand with my comment ! I have been in the business for 26+ years and have seen so many failures it is not funny ! Your twisted wire comparison is apples to oranges ! Solder works great on many applications but not solely for a large high amp connector ! You must always have a mechanical connection first then if you wish to waste your time you can solder it .

[Amopower]

@honda350r I would have to agree that soldered joints are better, and maybe Honda you have seen so many fail because they were not properly prepped. By that I mean you definitely need to be soldering to very clean copper, and the liquid flux must be applied to the copper strands, otherwise the solder will just not stick like water beads up on freshly waxed paint. Crimping only gives you direct contact with strands on the outer perimeter, and then indirect contact with the inners.

[honda350r]

@Amopower There is no theory that will convince me . I don't ever use those stupid felt washers under my battery terminals EVER . Call me weird but I will put my experience 1st every time Thanks for your comments .

[Amopower]

@honda350r What crimp-on terminals do you recommend then?

[honda350r]

@Amopower The ones in the video work great although they do tend to dig in to the lead lugs on the battery. If you have to solder then always crimp first, a mechanical connection is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the cable ! If you really want the best then go back to the oem supplier and buy a original complete cable , they are a ton of money but you get what you pay for ! Stay away from cheapo auto parts replacement cables !

[bRadicalmagic1]

Very weII taught. Thank you SO MUCH ! ! !

[batvette]

in the case of imported car audio cable, likely catch fire and/or melt away at the end.

But I guess the heat shrink hides this so....

All in all if you don't understand how to wick solder to your work or can't get the technique down I suppose this is a worthy product. Having to keep various sizes on hand VS a roll of solder kills it for anyone with skills tho.

[batvette]

well this is kind of "big guage soldering for dummies..." the only problems I see are:

this assumes you have an uber perfect fit of your stripped end into that flaming hot terminal, and can guide it in without klutzery. and....

the thermodynamics are not favorable to cable with less than optimal heat resistance in its insulation, with the cable on the up side like that- which it has to be since the slug siuts in the cup. It's gonna ugly up most anything less than welding cable and (ctd)

[ABeans07]

Son of a bitch i wish my wire was still and strong like that, mine is like trying to stuff a elephant into a mousehole

[YouFailEpic]

that 80s "triumphant" theme music makes me want to jog up Everest in short shorts and a headband.

[theCTCamp]

... Box cutter, new end, 1/2inch and 13mm wrench lmao. Of course there again, all the times I had to replace a cable end, I never had a heat torch with me lol.

[1991darkmage]

what wire stripper was that? anyone know?

[fruit00]

Good!!!



[machokeawoman]

I love heat shrink

[dahnwun]

@jtill13 lol im still there im.d.rog

[dahnwun]

What type of tool is used to strip to cable in this video?

[jtill13]

@dahnwun hell yea that's what i want to know!! What it do dahnwun you don't fux wit r84z no more huh!?!? been M.I.A.

[MasterTech58]

Freaken sweet!

[kc550]

WOW Beautiful!!!! Now that's clean!!

[djtonyxxx5]

clap clap clap... very good. simple idea but well made.

[HCvertigo]

This is the best way to replace battery cable ends. Especially if the equipment is going to be working in a moist climate.

[fishnriver]

Now thats the cats meow

[joeswineford1]

Thanks for this great video. I have bought everything I need to do this; just need the torch. Thanks again

[user12119]

I nearly burst my ear drum at the beginning!

[dmilestha3rd]

@user12119 youre not lying

[xfadetoblack]

lol at the cheesy music, but that's a good connection

[cotton509]

COOL!!!!

[brettkramer]

Great solution, really nice video

[SCRainmaker]

Great Video.. Sound a bit too loud but nice guide.. Rate 9/10

[Otringal]

GREAT GUIDE !!!