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Re: Best 6 Gauge Wire Battery Connector

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
I have found that crimping the connectors that Art shows in the corner of a vice works OK. Place the connector in the vice at a 45 degree angle with only half the connector in the jaws. Crimp half the connector at the corner then turn over and crimp the othe half. The result will leave an "X" shape on the connector. Follow with a good solder job and insulate with heatshrink. These connectors are available in small quantities at Home Depot and other home stores.
I agree completely...last year we move from the lugs to the regular "crimpable" connections. The Vice, solder, shrink wrap method worked perfectly for us.
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