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Re: Attaching Cables to FRC Batteries

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Originally Posted by Dale View Post
I'm just wondering if anyone has a better way of attaching the 6 gauge wires to standard FRC batteries. Historically we've used grade 8 #10 bolts with two washers and a Nyloc nut as you can see in the attachment. We put two layers of heatshrink around this.

While that method works, they can work loose over time. We've tried using two jam nuts (one Nyloc) but that wasn't any better. We haven't tried using Loctite with the Nyloc nut but that's our next idea.

Any better ways?
I believe FIRST gives you pieces to connect to the battery terminals in the KOP.