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Unread 07-05-2013, 10:36
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Re: Battery Leads Coming Loose

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Originally Posted by bbuncher12 View Post
@lpickett: Good to know we aren't the only ones, we'll try out using electrical tape and soldering them, thank you!

@adciv: Yeah, we've had a lot of trouble with people picking them up by the leads, they just don't pay attention Are you suggesting crimping the leads directly to the terminals, or something else?
We crimp/solder the leads to lugs.

Every team member/parent/mentor needs to know NEVER pick up the batteries by the cables. Rule #2 right behind wearing safety glasses.