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Unread 08-02-2006, 07:52
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Re: Which Terminals?

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Originally Posted by chrisinmd
Thanks for reassuring me, Al.
Last year they made us change all of our #6 crimp connectors to the copper lugs. Reading the rule book, I thought it said we could use crimps again this year, but I wasn't sure. Just to clarify, though, can we use crimps on the batteries as well?
Thanks,
-Chris
Yes, you may.

As a side note here...Since all robot current is passing through these connections (battery, main breaker, gound and breaker panel feeds) you need to be very sure of the connection. We crimp and then solder before insulating with heat shrink.
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