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Title: Ring Terminals
Post by: neale_rs on September 12, 2008, 09:16:05 AM

 
I'm getting ready to install a winch and need to buy some battery cable ring terminals that can be crimped on and soldered.  I have found some for smaller gauge wire but have not been able to find any for cables (2 and 4 gauge).  Any idea where to find them?

Thanks

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: TrailsLessTaken on September 12, 2008, 09:30:46 AM

Check either Fastenal, Napa, Carquest any of those should be able to get those for you. 

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: oldjeep on September 12, 2008, 11:08:41 AM

Do yourself a favor and ditch the 2 and 4 gauge cables  replace with 2/0 welding cable (00 AWG).  You'll be amazed at the difference it makes.

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: oldjeep on September 12, 2008, 11:09:28 AM

Quote from: oldjeep on September 12, 2008, 11:08:41 AM

Do yourself a favor and ditch the 2 and 4 gauge cables  replace with 2/0 welding cable (00 AWG).  You'll be amazed at the difference it makes.

http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/weldingdepot/0020x.html

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: TrailsLessTaken on September 12, 2008, 11:48:09 AM

 

Quote from: oldjeep on September 12, 2008, 11:08:41 AM

Do yourself a favor and ditch the 2 and 4 gauge cables  replace with 2/0 welding cable (00 AWG).  You'll be amazed at the difference it makes.

Thats what I used when I hooked up my 2000W power invertor in my truck and it made a huge difference, it doesnt hurt when your a mechanic for a company that builds steel building and you have tons of it layin around either

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: oldjeep on September 12, 2008, 12:17:05 PM

Quote from: TrailsLessTaken on September 12, 2008, 11:48:09 AM

Thats what I used when I hooked up my 2000W power invertor in my truck and it made a huge difference, it doesnt hurt when your a mechanic for a company that builds steel building and you have tons of it layin around either

:)   I got my last batch for free from a guy who hooks up MRI machines.  I guess they take off the 2/0 leads that come with the machine when they hardwire it in, so I got about 25 feet for free to hook up the 8274 in my old jeep.

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: neale_rs on September 12, 2008, 01:49:40 PM

Thanks for the tips.  Would a welding supply place also have the terminals?

Thanks

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: Jeffy on September 12, 2008, 02:44:28 PM

I replaced all of my cables for 2/0 as well.  The welding cable is nice and flexible compared to the stuff usually used.  Make it a lot easier for me to mount the solenoid box under the hood.  I think I paid $1 a foot.

For terminals, I had to go to an auto parts place.  I wanted the crimp/solder and most other places had large bolt-on ones. 

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: oldjeep on September 12, 2008, 03:09:20 PM

Quote from: neale_rs on September 12, 2008, 01:49:40 PM

Thanks for the tips.  Would a welding supply place also have the terminals?

Thanks

Yes, the welding places will have the terminals too.

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: neale_rs on September 12, 2008, 03:39:47 PM

Great, I'll try a welding supply place then.  Thanks a lot to all who replied.

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: Bounty Hunter on September 12, 2008, 04:44:45 PM

Welding supply is a good option.  Our local farm supply store has them in the welding section.

Title: Re: Ring Terminals
Post by: Jesse-James on September 15, 2008, 11:32:56 AM

http://www.mcmaster.com/ carries them also.