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CA Victoria · 12-31-2021, 11:33 PM

I posted this on the Model A side thinking i was on the V8 site, so I’m posting here too.
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I like to share positive experiences with vendors, here is another:
batterycablesusa.com

They are in Ky. I already had cable and needed the terminals. Prices are fair, check out their solder pellets for the cable ends.
Btw, priority mail shipping was a flat $3.97 for orders.
My order shipped first thing Wednesday and I received it on Friday!
I live a sheltered life and had not seen the pellets before. While soldering is not a big deal, the pellets are pretty handy and can be easily stored with the terminals.

GB SISSON · 01-01-2022, 12:46 AM

I would like to hear more about these solder pellets. I like a neat battery cable.

KDL · 01-01-2022, 06:55 AM

I just received an order from them Thursday. Great product, fast shipping and what I think are more than fair prices. Highly recommend.

CA Victoria · 01-01-2022, 07:36 AM

GB
There are a few videos on line, but essentially a pellet with a flux core that is sized to the terminal cup. Clamp the terminal into a vice, drop the pellet in, heat the cup with a torch to melt the solder, and insert the cable. They also have a molded terminal cover that slides over the wire to protect exposed contacts like on the back of a battery switch.

Scotty's 52 F3 · 01-01-2022, 10:18 AM

Thanks for posting. Bookmarked

GB SISSON · 01-01-2022, 11:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CA Victoria

GB
There are a few videos on line, but essentially a pellet with a flux core that is sized to the terminal cup. Clamp the terminal into a vice, drop the pellet in, heat the cup with a torch to melt the solder, and insert the cable. They also have a molded terminal cover that slides over the wire to protect exposed contacts like on the back of a battery switch.

Thanks, I can make things look a bit messy with solder.

CA Victoria · 01-01-2022, 06:34 PM

The boot & pellet for a 1/0 terminal

12-31-2021, 11:33 PM	#1
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,111	Battery Cables I posted this on the Model A side thinking i was on the V8 site, so I’m posting here too. _______ I like to share positive experiences with vendors, here is another: batterycablesusa.com They are in Ky. I already had cable and needed the terminals. Prices are fair, check out their solder pellets for the cable ends. Btw, priority mail shipping was a flat $3.97 for orders. My order shipped first thing Wednesday and I received it on Friday! I live a sheltered life and had not seen the pellets before. While soldering is not a big deal, the pellets are pretty handy and can be easily stored with the terminals. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

01-01-2022, 12:46 AM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,914	Re: Battery Cables I would like to hear more about these solder pellets. I like a neat battery cable. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

01-01-2022, 06:55 AM	#3
KDL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central MA Posts: 186	Re: Battery Cables I just received an order from them Thursday. Great product, fast shipping and what I think are more than fair prices. Highly recommend.

01-01-2022, 07:36 AM	#4
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,111	Re: Battery Cables GB There are a few videos on line, but essentially a pellet with a flux core that is sized to the terminal cup. Clamp the terminal into a vice, drop the pellet in, heat the cup with a torch to melt the solder, and insert the cable. They also have a molded terminal cover that slides over the wire to protect exposed contacts like on the back of a battery switch. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

01-01-2022, 10:18 AM	#5
Scotty's 52 F3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Marana, AZ. Posts: 414	Re: Battery Cables Thanks for posting. Bookmarked