The proper way to solder battery terminals

Here's the proper solder slug installation

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• battery
• solder

[49ersfan1989]

well i have used both



[user12119]

I nearly burst my ear drum at the beginning!

[fishnriver]

Now thats the cats meow

[Photo314159]

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

[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 !

[Amopower]

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

[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 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.

[a2zhandi]

@mattnbin don't ask! :--P

[mattnbin]

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

[Coronetrt1970]

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

[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 .