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FWIW, we used welding cable for our BN2. My dad insisted on using
soldered copper terminals, but we found it took an oxy-acetylene
torch to heat the terminals sufficiently--they came with a dab of
solder inside--to get a good, low resistance bond. We also used
heavy-duty shrink tubing, in red or black appropriately, to shield
all but the business end of the terminals.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/20/2022 2:50 AM, Michael Oritt
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from my boating days battery cable is superior to welding
cable in two respects: it has heavier and more fuel and
water-resistant jacketing and the individual copper strands
have larger cross-sections, making them less likely to break
due to flexion, etc. with marine-grade cable being better than
automotive because the jacketting is supposedly more
oil/solvent/water-proof. However welding cable is superior
as--gauge for gauge--there is more copper in the cross-section
since the strands are smaller and thus more numerous. Also it
is more flexible and probably less expensive. In practice I
don't think it matters though I always opt for marine battery
cable with staked on ring/eye terminals filled with solder
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<div class="gmail_default" style="color:#3333ff">In practice
your decision may be influenced by the type of battery you
have and its terminals: If it is a standard auto battery with
top posts the clampterminals may fit battery cable better than
welding cable. A number of years ago I replaced the two 6
Volt batts with one 12 with side terminals which accept
machine thread, allowing me to use ring/eye terminals which
make for a more compact installation.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="color:#3333ff">Sorry if this
adds confusion....</div>
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<div>I am about to make up a long battery cable ( rear
battery to solenoid ). It's a long run and I only want
to do this once in the best way possible. I appeal to
the wisdom of the list for tips and suggestions. I
have heard that heavier gauge welding cable is the
trick..what about end connectors clamp or solder on?
I'm not worried about a factory original look.</div>
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