Quick connect jumper cables

[Willl]

Straight of the + post or somewhere else? Also what type of connector for that?

Yes, key removable, although it don't make a diff if it was or not.

Yes, straight off the post.

I made up my own cable with an eyelet on the end.

If you have one of those propane torches you can build one for yourself.

I'll slip some boots on and grab some pics.

 

[IC Smoke]

excellent idea!!! time to order some parts :thumbsup:

 

[jenkinsph]

For all of those running long leads off of the battery make sure you have an inline fuse right at the battery in case your leads get shorted.

 

[Willl]

Correction, that would be 2 cables.

 

[pat32rf]

The Anderson/Warm/? connectors come in two basic SIZES, large and small. Each size comes in different current ratings however. The only difference is the hole that the wire goes into in the end of the actual connecting pieces. When making the connections you should solder the wire in, (use resin core solder) rather than trying to crimp it. If you solder you get a much better connection plus you can always re-use them elsewhere if you want to change something.
If you buy the largest current rating for each size, then you will always be able to get your wire into the hole, and since its soldered it doesn't matter if the hole is oversize.
Either way, when you make the final assembly, squeeze some dielectric grease onto ALL the metal parts, even any exposed copper wire to prevent corrosion.
Most people find the rubber protective plugs a PIA as they don't work to keep mud/salt/ice out. They might keep little fingers with screwdrivers or other stuff from "gumming up the works" however....

 

[pat32rf]

You can also connect your additional wire to the main starter lead by way of a Burndy connector. These will prevent loading up your battery posts with a bunch of extra joints that all tend to get dirty over time.
You just pick an accessible spot on your starter cable 6 to 60" away from the end and skin the insulation off. Stick the connector over the main cable and slide in your new cable. Tighten everything with wrenches, coat with grease/silicone/liquid tape, and then wrap with scotch (electrical) tape. (Make sure you don't short out the wrenches!)

 

[Train]

Thanks for posting those pics. I appreciate it.

 

[weedpharma]

....... When making the connections you should solder the wire in, (use resin core solder) rather than trying to crimp it. If you solder you get a much better connection plus you can always re-use them elsewhere if you want to change something.....

This is contrary to what I was taught as an apprentice. I suppose it depends on the type of cable and mounting. If large conductors or connector is fixed to the vehicle there should be no problem. IE, minimal bending.

Crimp is better if the conductors are very thin (welding cable) and the connector join is flexed a lot. The thin wire bends at the point of soldering and breaks eventually. With crimp, the wire flexes rather than bends.

Weedpharma

 

[Willl]

Yours bends right at the crimp.

Mine will bend right at the solder joint.

You take the high road, I'll take the low,,,,

 

[Willl]

The thin wire bends at the point of soldering and breaks eventually. With crimp, the wire flexes rather than bends.

Says you.