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Re: Battery lugs

Screw lugs in use here. Grip lug body with vise grip and use a full-blade in the screw's slot. Tighten monster tight and use thread-lock on threads only. Don't get any on wire stands or inside grip zone. Make sure there are no renegade wire strands sticking outside the lug body itself. Remember to put shrink wrap onto each wire before connecting to terminals, if you prefer that insulation method. I have used a couple of sleeves on occasion. Orient the screw lugs toward the center of the battery to minimize having them scrape stuff during their lives. Thread lock again on the little bolts and use wrenches on the hex headed screw that holds lugs on the battery terminals. Then a tight tape wind of at least four layers over the top. Anyone need pictures?
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