splitting 16mm2 cable
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splitting 16mm2 cable
Hi guys, what is the best way to spilt or T-off 16mm2 cable? Is it ok just to solder, should I rather use lugs and bolt together and can I get a specific connection blok or thingymajic somehwere?
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
I personally would use lugs, crimp them onto the cable with a hydraulic crimper and then bolt the lugs together
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
Jip Cassie, I agree, was considering using the National Luna fuse box holder http://www.nationalluna.com/newproduct2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; to ensure safe connection - or is there any other cover that I can use?
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
I've you want to use that to insert a fuse in the line, yes, but if it's purely to join the two cables, some heat shrink, isolation tape and sleeve would to the trickBester wrote:Jip Cassie, I agree, was considering using the National Luna fuse box holder http://www.nationalluna.com/newproduct2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; to ensure safe connection - or is there any other cover that I can use?
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
Thanks, should also work out a bit cheaper, I already have a fuse installed
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
IF you were a bit closer I could have assisted with the hydraulic crimping.Bester wrote:Thanks, should also work out a bit cheaper, I already have a fuse installed
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
Crimping is definitely the best.But soldering will also work if you cant get to a crimping tool.
On both my previous bakkies I joined the thick cables with soldering.I did not use a soldering iron but used my gas stove to heat it up and put a lot of solder in there. Worked for me
On both my previous bakkies I joined the thick cables with soldering.I did not use a soldering iron but used my gas stove to heat it up and put a lot of solder in there. Worked for me
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
I used this method, you can either use a fuse in it or that bypass that comes with the holder. works ok for meBester wrote:Jip Cassie, I agree, was considering using the National Luna fuse box holder http://www.nationalluna.com/newproduct2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; to ensure safe connection - or is there any other cover that I can use?
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
Hi Guys!
I agree with the crimped lugs being your best and most economical solution.
I did my NL dual bat installation about 10 years ago. At that stage I could not find a suitable big enough fuse.
Thanks for showing me this new fuse from NL. I am definitely getting one!
I agree with the crimped lugs being your best and most economical solution.
I did my NL dual bat installation about 10 years ago. At that stage I could not find a suitable big enough fuse.
Thanks for showing me this new fuse from NL. I am definitely getting one!
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
Use an 16mm line tap
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
if you crimp you must sprey techtyl and seal it off properly, otherwise in a couple of years and some water crossings later rust will get between the lug and the cable and it'll make a bad connection.
happened with the original wire from the battery to the starter on my lux, it made a bad contact which used battery current and didn't give enough to the starter to make it turn properly.
happened with the original wire from the battery to the starter on my lux, it made a bad contact which used battery current and didn't give enough to the starter to make it turn properly.
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Re: splitting 16mm2 cable
I like my Solder, even if i crimp, i still solder to prevent corrosion.
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