Here’s the proper solder slug installation.
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The proper way to solder battery terminals
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Maximilian Mustermann says:
January 5, 2015 at 1:14 pm (UTC 0)
great method I guess :)
Scott Amoroso says:
January 5, 2015 at 1:56 pm (UTC 0)
@honda350r What crimp-on terminals do you recommend then?
kc550 says:
January 5, 2015 at 2:27 pm (UTC 0)
WOW Beautiful!!!! Now that’s clean!!
SCRainmaker says:
January 5, 2015 at 3:13 pm (UTC 0)
Great Video.. Sound a bit too loud but nice guide.. Rate 9/10
HCvertigo says:
January 5, 2015 at 4:01 pm (UTC 0)
This is the best way to replace battery cable ends. Especially if the
equipment is going to be working in a moist climate.
Ultimatemxcn says:
January 5, 2015 at 4:29 pm (UTC 0)
What wire stripper is that?
14ted says:
January 5, 2015 at 4:55 pm (UTC 0)
first. I would not consider the terminal ‘secure in a vice’ unless the vice
was secure to begin with. you my friend have used the incorrect flux. Resin
cored solder is required for this application as the acid will have a
negative effect on the wires where the flux is trapped under the shrink.
finally, given that this vid is about ‘soldering’ I’m not going to say
anything ‘negative’ in relation to your mispronunciation of the word.
RaggiGJ says:
January 5, 2015 at 4:57 pm (UTC 0)
So let me get this straight, there is no need for expensive tools for this
job? I don’t need any expensive crimping tools, just a vise, a blow torch
and a heat gun? Great… or you know, whatever.
user12119 says:
January 5, 2015 at 5:42 pm (UTC 0)
I nearly burst my ear drum at the beginning!
Brett Kramer says:
January 5, 2015 at 5:45 pm (UTC 0)
Great solution, really nice video
a2zhandi says:
January 5, 2015 at 6:09 pm (UTC 0)
@mattnbin don’t ask! :–P
honda350r says:
January 5, 2015 at 7:06 pm (UTC 0)
This is a shit way of making proper cable ends ! I will always take a
proper crimped end over weak solder any day ! I have seen so many shitty
solder jobs fail,only to leave the end user paying the bill for proper
crimped cables ! DO NOT USE THIS METHOD .
batvette says:
January 5, 2015 at 7:24 pm (UTC 0)
in the case of imported car audio cable, likely catch fire and/or melt away
at the end. But I guess the heat shrink hides this so…. All in all if you
don’t understand how to wick solder to your work or can’t get the technique
down I suppose this is a worthy product. Having to keep various sizes on
hand VS a roll of solder kills it for anyone with skills tho.
PurpleSyrup says:
January 5, 2015 at 7:54 pm (UTC 0)
NOW THATS SOME HARDCORE ELECTRICAL SEX
batvette says:
January 5, 2015 at 8:25 pm (UTC 0)
well this is kind of “big guage soldering for dummies…” the only problems
I see are: this assumes you have an uber perfect fit of your stripped end
into that flaming hot terminal, and can guide it in without klutzery.
and…. the thermodynamics are not favorable to cable with less than
optimal heat resistance in its insulation, with the cable on the up side
like that- which it has to be since the slug siuts in the cup. It’s gonna
ugly up most anything less than welding cable and (ctd)
avirgo2025 says:
January 5, 2015 at 8:54 pm (UTC 0)
Soder sounds like an slag arse word for Sodemy.
mattnbin says:
January 5, 2015 at 9:36 pm (UTC 0)
Why do Americans call solder “sarder”? The rest of the english speaking
world says it like it’s spelt.
machokeawoman says:
January 5, 2015 at 9:43 pm (UTC 0)
I love heat shrink
Coronetrt1970 says:
January 5, 2015 at 9:56 pm (UTC 0)
Best to do both. If nothing else soldering will reduce oxidation.
batvette says:
January 5, 2015 at 10:03 pm (UTC 0)
I guess this is “soldering for idiots”? Why would I want to have to keep
this assortment of different sized pellets around when a roll of solder can
do the job equally well?
Cappellaio Matto says:
January 5, 2015 at 10:36 pm (UTC 0)
clap clap clap… very good. simple idea but well made.
FaradayToRemember says:
January 5, 2015 at 11:06 pm (UTC 0)
Note: Cars arent covered by the NEC anyways lol. Just to clear that up 🙂
honda350r says:
January 5, 2015 at 11:36 pm (UTC 0)
@Amopower The ones in the video work great although they do tend to dig in
to the lead lugs on the battery. If you have to solder then always crimp
first, a mechanical connection is crucial in maintaining the integrity of
the cable ! If you really want the best then go back to the oem supplier
and buy a original complete cable , they are a ton of money but you get
what you pay for ! Stay away from cheapo auto parts replacement cables !
solutionhacker says:
January 6, 2015 at 12:28 am (UTC 0)
Kevin, do you know the name of the song used in this video?
1991darkmage says:
January 6, 2015 at 12:57 am (UTC 0)
what wire stripper was that? anyone know?