Key Questions to Ask When Ordering flexible battery cable

Hi all,

I'm getting ready to start setting up my system finally and have some questions about the type of battery cable to use. I am also interested in suggestions on brands, are any better than others? Including lugs.

I know I am going to use 4/0 copper, but what is the designation for the proper conductor to use? All I really know is that the battery cable is a lot of small strands. I talked to the guy at Platt, and he said they have "Welding Cable" which looks right with lots of small strands, but I am not sure if that is correct or not. I've invested quite a bit in this system, and I want to make sure I am using the correct conductor, and as high quality as possible for the part of the installation.

I apologize in advance if this is a dup post, but I did do a search, and didn't find anything. Probably my search terms are bad.

Thank you,
-KalebTheMaker Well basically welding cable is what you want. Just make sure its 100% copper and not plated crap.

Also remember welding cable is not normally uv resistant. So be careful to not leave it exposed to direct sunlight all the time. I know some are going to say I've left my welding leads outside forever but the coatings just are not designed for that and will brake down over time.

Ive been using cables from windy nation off of amazon lately since most have uv resistance.

This is another I have personally used and is sun light resistant.

Hi all,

I'm getting ready to start setting up my system finally and have some questions about the type of battery cable to use. I am also interested in suggestions on brands, are any better than others? Including lugs.

I know I am going to use 4/0 copper, but what is the designation for the proper conductor to use? All I really know is that the battery cable is a lot of small strands. I talked to the guy at Platt, and he said they have "Welding Cable" which looks right with lots of small strands, but I am not sure if that is correct or not. I've invested quite a bit in this system, and I want to make sure I am using the correct conductor, and as high quality as possible for the part of the installation.

I apologize in advance if this is a dup post, but I did do a search, and didn't find anything. Probably my search terms are bad.

Thank you,
-KalebTheMaker

If you only need a few cables, spare yourself the expense of getting and learning to use a good crimp tool and just buy them premade.

This place has the best deal and quality I’ve found so far:

All of the cables they sell are welding cable grade or better. I like the Extreme version they sell as it has a very thick insulation jacket and is still very flexible with lots of fine strands.

If you need to make dozens of cables, then buying lugs and cable and a quality crimp tool would be cheaper. I've been very happy with the cables and lugs from Windy Nation. Competitive pricing as well.

www.windynation.com

I'm more of a fan of buying a good crimper and some other tools you'll need and making your own. Invariably you're going to need to modify something in the setup and it's good to be able to make your own. Just make sure you get good crimps. Watch some videos and read some of the threads here on making cables if you're not already familiar with the process.

When your car won’t start, it’s easy to immediately jump to the battery as the problem. If a voltage test, however, shows that the battery is fine, the issue could very well be the battery cables. These oft-overlooked components connect the car battery to the other electrical components under the hood, like the alternator and the starter. When these cables become compromised, typically through corrosion, it does not matter how much juice your battery has – the car is not going to start because no energy is getting through the cables to where it needs to go.

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You can detect corrosion in your battery cable ends and connectors by the presence of a whitish, powdery substance. You can try commercial connector cleaner to see if that fixes the problem. If it doesn’t, it may be that the cable is corroded under the surface of the coating – this happens when battery acid travels down the connector and into the cable’s covering. This kind of damage is difficult to detect and cannot be fixed, so you may find yourself having to replace the entire thing.

A few things to keep in mind to make sure you’re getting good quality battery cables:

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• Check your owners manual: Check your owner’s manual or manufacturer’s website to make sure you’re getting proper gauge of cable. Most four- and six-cylinder vehicles use 2 gauge cable for the battery.

• Low-temperature flexibility: Look for low-temperature flexibility. This is particularly important if you live in a cold climate, because it allows for better resistance to cracking and other stress-related damage.

• Durability: Choose a cable with good heat, ozone, oil, abrasion, and cut-through resistance.

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