Agreed. As an example, our local auto supply store will make up custom
battery cables. They have a hydraulic crimping system for the end connectors
and will make cable lengths to order. If it will handle the starting current
of a truck, there's nothing flimsy about it. 73, Scott
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-------- Original message --------From: Lee STRAHAN <k7tjr@msn.com> Date:
2/27/18 12:08 AM (GMT-05:00) To: KD7JYK DM09 <kd7jyk@earthlink.net>,
rfi@contesting.com Subject: Re: [RFI] Connectors for 1/2" tinned copper braid
strap?
Kurt, you are way off base talking about auto parts stores the way you have.
You have obviously made an assumption.
Trust me, I owned an auto parts store for over 20 years and we, meaning my
store and my suppliers had a large variety of connectors and lugs from the same
suppliers as any other hardware or electric supply house. I still think its
worth a shot to check with your local auto parts store or any reputable
supplier as there are many places in an automobile that carry high current
with large wire and appropriate lugs.
Just my $.02
Lee K7TJR since 1963
Sherwood Auto Parts
Sherwood, OR
-----Original Message-----
From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of KD7JYK DM09
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 7:55 PM
To: rfi@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RFI] Connectors for 1/2" tinned copper braid strap?
The Ace, and True Value hardware store chains have many, MANY type of rings,
terminals, connectors that will work quit well for strap, ranging from various
crimp type for wire, to bolt-on, and solder-on for household up to very heavy
commercial. Also, check a larger chain, or welding supply store for specialty
sizes and shapes for welding cables, from smaller wire welders to large stick
welders. Also check the Batteries + chain, and marine supply stores. Do you
have any electrical suppliers in your area? Here we have WEDCo and
Consolidated Electric, see what a similar supplier may have on hand, or ask to
flip through their catalogs. The auto parts stores do have a selection, but
honestly, they are flimsy crap that I wouldn't use in any application that
matters, and never in a vehicle, they are more of a cheap gimmick at best.
Kurt
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