Battery lead maker

[snarling bee]

We have a 20 yr old Challenger that needs a new earth lead making up. Anybody know of any firms that will do such a thing, it is good thick cable with 2 battery connectors and I would prefer a proper job rather than what we could probably do in the workshop.

 

[Exfarmer]

is this heavy enough

190242 BATTERY Starter Cable 25mm2 1000mm POSITIVE or NEGATIVE

BATTERY Starter Cable Length 1000mm Supplied with Battery Terminal that fits either POSITVE or NEGATIVE terminal and M10 eyelet PVC Sheathed 25mm2

www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk

should carry 170 amps not sure how that compares. Is the Challenger 12 or 24Volt ?
not sure if that would be big enough for 12 volt

 

[ACEngineering]

is this heavy enough

190242 BATTERY Starter Cable 25mm2 1000mm POSITIVE or NEGATIVE

BATTERY Starter Cable Length 1000mm Supplied with Battery Terminal that fits either POSITVE or NEGATIVE terminal and M10 eyelet PVC Sheathed 25mm2

www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk

should carry 170 amps not sure how that compares. Is the Challenger 12 or 24Volt ?
not sure if that would be big enough for 12 volt

He probably has 50 or 70mm2 cable. 25 is more car sized?

 

[Netherfield]

Someone like this maybe

Services - Bedford Battery

www.bedfordbattery.co.uk

 

[Nearly]

Biggest wires you can find and.....

Copper tube cable terminals Eyelets battery Lug ring end. | eBay

Part Number: Battery Cable Eyelets. Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Scottish Islands and UK off-shore Islands.

www.ebay.co.uk

I crimp them in the vice and use the point of a drive in gate hinge to apply the final nip.

edit I have a pair of jump leads made out of the power lead on a HGV tail lift. Both wires are red!

 

[Exfarmer]

He probably has 50 or 70mm2 cable. 25 is more car sized?

I think you completely right I did it in too much of a hurry, sorry.

 

[Exfarmer]

Biggest wires you can find and.....

Copper tube cable terminals Eyelets battery Lug ring end. | eBay

Part Number: Battery Cable Eyelets. Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Scottish Islands and UK off-shore Islands.

www.ebay.co.uk

I crimp them in the vice and use the point of a drive in gate hinge to apply the final nip.

far better to solder them!

 

[ih1455xl]

We have a 20 yr old Challenger that needs a new earth lead making up. Anybody know of any firms that will do such a thing, it is good thick cable with 2 battery connectors and I would prefer a proper job rather than what we could probably do in the workshop.

Ring northants auto part 01604 750200
was in there the other day and they were making wiring harness for electric trains

 

[quavers]

https://www.turriffautoelectrical.co.uk/ if you cant get some nearer hand , im sure dereck will get something made up for you , seen him in the past make up cables and crimp on ends with a big crimp tool the size of large bolt cutters or solder on ends if need ,

 

[john432]

Have a look on Kramp, Granit Spares etc, they all have different ready made cables, or the bits to make one, just make sure you get a heavy enough duty one. At least 50mm2 or bigger cable.

 

[ACEngineering]

Biggest wires you can find and.....

Copper tube cable terminals Eyelets battery Lug ring end. | eBay

Part Number: Battery Cable Eyelets. Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Scottish Islands and UK off-shore Islands.

www.ebay.co.uk

I crimp them in the vice and use the point of a drive in gate hinge to apply the final nip.
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edit I have a pair of jump leads made out of the power lead on a HGV tail lift. Both wires are red!

I have one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DU...L-LUG-HAMMER-VICE-CRIMPING-TOOL-/232624788160

I crimp them up with this then run a bit of solder in as well then cover with heat shrink.

 

[snarling bee]

I don't and won't skimp. That's why I want it done right.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Googling there is a firm called 'AT Leads and Looms'
I will give Beds battery a ring as we have an account there, but a company into fixing plant/lorries might be better than one more into cars.