Date:         Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:55:56 -0800
Reply-To:     M'obeechi <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
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From:         M'obeechi <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
Subject:      Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
Comments: To: hfleming@MOOSEBIRD.NET
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I have copper connections, could also get marine grade copper connectors which are lined with tin I think. Only thing is, crimping the connection with a wrench seems kind of iffy, and doesn't give a me the "dimple" I see on the connectors someone else made for me. 

As far as the original battery box goes (which I've given up on), I supposed if someone really wanted to, couldn't they drop the bottom down lower in the original battery box? Though that would require removing the tank so a welder could do his work... 

From: Howard Fleming <hfleming@MOOSEBIRD.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
              150 Amps is on target

> Correct, connections are "very" important.  Last time that I used
> welding cable for battery connections I used a crimping tool with copper
> lugs for the starter end of the connection (with heat shrink tubing to
> cover it after crimping it), and a generic battery end clamp for the
> battery end of the connection.
> 
> No trouble with it after being in service for 2+ years, tho I wish I had
> something better for the battery end, just because there is not that
> much room in the battery box to work with.... :o).
> 
> Howard
> 
> 
> Dennis Haynes wrote:
> > Wire of that size is also available in different qualities including the
> > insulation material. You can even get wire that is very flexible and
> > with a double insulated jacket. You want good copper that will not
> > quickly turn green. As important as the wire gauge, the connections are
> > even more important.
> >
> > Dennis
> 

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