Custom Battery Cable Fabrication
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What happens here
The presenter notes the challenges of the original wiring setup, where eight 6-volt lead-acid batteries were connected in series to achieve 48 volts. The new LiFePO4 battery setup will be in parallel. He temporarily charges the new Temgo batteries while demonstrating the tools needed to create custom battery cables. He uses a hydraulic crimper and heavy-duty 1-gauge welding/battery cable, along with copper lug ends, to make new, longer connection cables. The goal is to replace existing shorter leads to accommodate the new battery configuration and placement. He discusses the costs of tools and the value of being able to make custom cables for future projects.
Goal: Fabricate custom battery cables for the new LiFePO4 battery installation.
Tools and materials
- Hydraulic Crimper — Crimping copper lugs onto battery cables
- Wire Strippers — Stripping insulation from heavy-gauge wire
- 1-Gauge Welding/Battery Cable — Creating new, custom battery connection cables
- Copper Lugs — Connecting battery cables to terminals