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Unread 21-07-2006, 21:37
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Re: Main Battery Cables

The simplest solution is to buy additional connectors of the type you need for the battery, the Anderson 50 amp red. Cut the gator clips off the charger leads, strip back at least 3/4 to 1" of insulation, fold the exposed wire at least twice, and then insert into the Anderson contact. Crimp and solder making sure that there is no exposed wire or whiskers and then insert the contacts into the block. What you have is a mating connector for all batteries (yours and other teams) that is perfectly insulated and easy to use.
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