{"id":38506,"date":"2017-12-04T15:32:57","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T15:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ideapro.com\/dev\/custombc\/?page_id=291"},"modified":"2024-06-13T14:51:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T21:51:49","slug":"wire-terminals-lugs-heat-shrink-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wire-terminals-lugs-heat-shrink-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Your Own Battery Cables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get your DIY Parts here for building your own battery cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a13813ca gb-headline-text\">Parts. Just Parts&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people just want to buy parts and assemble cables themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the button links below you can purchase wire, battery terminals, and lugs.&nbsp; We stock a larger variety of battery cable lugs than any of the large auto parts chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m adding more to our inventory all the time so if you don&#8217;t see what you want please <a href=\"\/contact\/\"><strong>email me<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp; I may have it in stock and just not yet listed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this video to see how to build your own custom battery cables using quality parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Make DIY Battery Cables: With the Right Parts &amp; Easy Instructions | CustomBatteryCables.com\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kCDCgo-8Lis?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d214f6f1 gb-headline-text\">Crimping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The manufacturer of the ends recommends crimping as the best way to attach ends. If done right, with good equipment, the crimp is so tight that there are no air gaps and no room for the solder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I offer a few styles of crimpers. I don&#8217;t really recommend the cheap hammer-style crimpers, but they&#8217;ll do the job if you&#8217;re not too picky. They also seem to &#8220;wear out&#8221; and start binding after several uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0e9c72c6 gb-headline-text\">Should You Solder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soldering can be difficult to do right.&nbsp; if you don&#8217;t get the wire hot enough you&#8217;ll get a &#8220;cold solder&#8221; joint that is a poor connection electrically and mechanically.&nbsp; Use too much heat and it is tough on the insulation. The solder can also wick up the wire destroying the flexibility. Soldering also requires flux, hazardous lead solder, and solvents (for cleaning the flux).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to solder, we recommend using solder pellets.&nbsp; You can buy them <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/product-tag\/solder-pellet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-45c89c1d gb-headline-text\">Picking Your Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Items are spec&#8217;ed by wire gauge. (see Technical data for what the sizes mean).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery terminals are also specs as positive or negative (positive is slightly larger). Lugs are also spec&#8217;ed by bolt hole size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the large number of parts, I&#8217;ve split this page into several categories&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the part category to be directed to that page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-989f21a1 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Standard Copper Lugs:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9d5520da\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9d5520da\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"plated lug for a custom battery cable\" title=\"Plated_Lug_Straight-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Standard Ring Terminals, Heavy Duty Lugs, Splices, 45 and 90-degree Lugs<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-2c966e24\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-0cd4d546 gb-button-text\" href=\"\/lugs-splices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy Lugs &amp; Splices<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c72a7212 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Heavy Duty Lugs:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5db86b12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5db86b12\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"plated lug for a custom battery cable\" title=\"Plated_Lug_Straight-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plated_Lug_Straight-min.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Standard Ring Terminals, Heavy Duty Lugs, Splices, 45 and 90-degree Lugs<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-3bc7b51f\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-65bc8679 gb-button-text\" href=\"\/hdlugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy Heavy Duty Lugs<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-17ed8d6c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-17ed8d6c\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Terminal-Covers_Straight-min-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Top post straight battery terminal cover\" title=\"Terminal-Covers_Straight-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Terminal-Covers_Straight-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Terminal-Covers_Straight-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Terminal-Covers_Straight-min-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Terminal-Covers_Straight-min-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/Terminal-Covers_Straight-min.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eee2abfd gb-headline-text\"><strong>Covers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Top Post, Side Post, Flag, Elbow, Starter Lug, and Alternator covers<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-2e45dfa5\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-9b32ce18 gb-button-text\" href=\"\/covers\/\">Buy Covers<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-dbda3e66\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"299\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-dbda3e66\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed.png\" alt=\"Cast Impact Crimping Tool (aka Hammer Crimper)\" title=\"Cast Impact Crimping Tool (aka Hammer Crimper)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f532faf3 gb-headline-text\"><strong style=\"color: var(--contrast); font-size: 60px; font-style: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3);\">Crimpers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast); font-size: inherit;\">Bench Mount, Long or Short Handle and Hammer Crimpers<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-9f6ac6d4\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-8dd1a78b gb-button-text\" href=\"\/crimper-tools\/\">Buy a Crimper Tool<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2f32bb17 gb-headline-text\"><strong style=\"color: var(--contrast); font-size: 60px; font-style: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3);\">Heat Shrink, Wire Ties, &amp; Loom:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1645bc23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1645bc23\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/HeatShrink_Red-a-min-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"adhesive lined heat shrink\" title=\"HeatShrink_Red-a-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/HeatShrink_Red-a-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/HeatShrink_Red-a-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/HeatShrink_Red-a-min-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/HeatShrink_Red-a-min-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-content\/uploads\/HeatShrink_Red-a-min.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Adhesive lined&nbsp;thick wall heat shrink, Premium UV stabilized wire tires and convoluted loom<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-9fd19944\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-d5f0e3e5 gb-button-text\" href=\"\/heat-shrink\/\">Buy Covers<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Accessories:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">See our other accessories: Nuts, Bolts, Special Purpose Battery Terminals &amp; Connectors, Quick Disconnects, and Corrosion Prevent<\/span>ers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-15eaf012\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-756cb49c gb-button-text\" href=\"\/battery-cable-accessories\/\">See More Accessories<\/a>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get your DIY Parts here for building your own battery cables. Parts. Just Parts&#8230; Some people just want to buy parts and assemble cables themselves. Using the button links below you can purchase wire, battery terminals, and lugs.&nbsp; We stock a larger variety of battery cable lugs than any of the large auto parts chains. &#8230; <a title=\"DIY Your Own Battery Cables\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wire-terminals-lugs-heat-shrink-tools\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about DIY Your Own Battery Cables\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38506","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38506"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38506\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50347,"href":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38506\/revisions\/50347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.rtnsolutions.com\/oldcustombatterycable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}