Battery Connections - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T05:19:30Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/battery-connections?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A66177&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Iain,
The trouble wit…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-19:2195841:Comment:661772011-12-19T23:24:55.581ZAnn and Neville Clementhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AnnandNevilleClement922
<p>Hi Iain,</p>
<p> The trouble with internet is that we cannot sit down with a cool drink in our hands on a pleasant beach looking at our boats at anchor and discuss these matters while watching the sun go down. That would be so much more civilized! But you will get your boat in the water soon and when you get to our part of the ocean, we can do that. I look forward to it. All the best, Ann and Nev</p>
<p>Hi Iain,</p>
<p> The trouble with internet is that we cannot sit down with a cool drink in our hands on a pleasant beach looking at our boats at anchor and discuss these matters while watching the sun go down. That would be so much more civilized! But you will get your boat in the water soon and when you get to our part of the ocean, we can do that. I look forward to it. All the best, Ann and Nev</p> Sorry Nev & Ann, did not…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-19:2195841:Comment:661762011-12-19T20:17:46.684ZIain & Cherry Mae Cairnshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/IainCairns
<p>Sorry Nev & Ann, did not mean to cause offence, I should think before I jump, as this "forum" is just that, a source of information & sharing, thanx for the link. </p>
<p>This quote is so true.</p>
<p><span> """"" It's your boat and that is the joy of owning your own boat that you build yourself."""</span></p>
<p><span>Have a gud xmas & new year.</span></p>
<p><span>Iain </span></p>
<p>Sorry Nev & Ann, did not mean to cause offence, I should think before I jump, as this "forum" is just that, a source of information & sharing, thanx for the link. </p>
<p>This quote is so true.</p>
<p><span> """"" It's your boat and that is the joy of owning your own boat that you build yourself."""</span></p>
<p><span>Have a gud xmas & new year.</span></p>
<p><span>Iain </span></p> Nev's comments re battery con…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-19:2195841:Comment:665052011-12-19T13:20:34.623ZAnn and Neville Clementhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AnnandNevilleClement922
<p>Nev's comments re battery connections:</p>
<p>How are your batteries mounted? If they are properly secured, fatigue fractures would be most unlikely.</p>
<p>The tools required for the home made connection are already in most work shops and consist of a heat source, file, and vise which are likely in frequent use. However, the high cost of a good crimping tool would weigh heavily on most boat builder budgets for a tool that would be very rarely used again.</p>
<p>Nev's comments re battery connections:</p>
<p>How are your batteries mounted? If they are properly secured, fatigue fractures would be most unlikely.</p>
<p>The tools required for the home made connection are already in most work shops and consist of a heat source, file, and vise which are likely in frequent use. However, the high cost of a good crimping tool would weigh heavily on most boat builder budgets for a tool that would be very rarely used again.</p> Interesting, but as has alrea…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-19:2195841:Comment:664152011-12-19T00:42:42.177Zreghttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/reg
<p>Interesting, but as has already been said, the correct crimps fitted with a quality crimp tool will be better.</p>
<p>The problem with soldering is you get a rigid cable leaving the connector, this can lead to fatigue fractures and puts extra stress on your terminals. Also solder has a fairly high resistance, but the crimping (crushing in a vice) first should eliminate this problem.</p>
<p>Also the reasons given i.e high resistance/ corrosion are very very unlikely in a properly crimped…</p>
<p>Interesting, but as has already been said, the correct crimps fitted with a quality crimp tool will be better.</p>
<p>The problem with soldering is you get a rigid cable leaving the connector, this can lead to fatigue fractures and puts extra stress on your terminals. Also solder has a fairly high resistance, but the crimping (crushing in a vice) first should eliminate this problem.</p>
<p>Also the reasons given i.e high resistance/ corrosion are very very unlikely in a properly crimped cable.</p>
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<p>The big problem with properly crimped cables is the cost of good crimping tool, this can run into hundreds of £/$ for the right tool. </p>
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<p>Most of the problems with electrical systems on boats I have come across are due to poorly fitted crimps (cheap diy tools) and owner improvised solutions.</p>
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<p>I love the fact that boating is still fairly free of rules and regulations, however we are still governed by the rules of physics</p>
<p></p> The "correct crimps" from an…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-18:2195841:Comment:660872011-12-18T13:43:57.318ZAnn and Neville Clementhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AnnandNevilleClement922
<p>The "correct crimps" from an electric store are simply not as good as these connections that you can make yourself. If you read the article through, this is all explained. Nev is a sensible guy and avoids work that is not necessary, but he truly believes these connections are so much superior, it is well worth his time to make them. These connections save energy, avoid corrosion, and they are more reliable. All that and it is cheaper too! But do it your way if you want to. It's your…</p>
<p>The "correct crimps" from an electric store are simply not as good as these connections that you can make yourself. If you read the article through, this is all explained. Nev is a sensible guy and avoids work that is not necessary, but he truly believes these connections are so much superior, it is well worth his time to make them. These connections save energy, avoid corrosion, and they are more reliable. All that and it is cheaper too! But do it your way if you want to. It's your boat and that is the joy of owning your own boat that you build yourself. Boat building and the cruising life are pretty darn free of regulation and we are glad that it is so. </p> instead off going thru all th…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-18:2195841:Comment:665012011-12-18T09:53:21.298ZIain & Cherry Mae Cairnshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/IainCairns
<p>instead off going thru all that work, why not just buy the correct crimp from an electric store outlet.</p>
<p>instead off going thru all that work, why not just buy the correct crimp from an electric store outlet.</p> Awesome! Thanks for this!
tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-18:2195841:Comment:664082011-12-18T05:55:58.990ZBrandon Gamblehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BrandonGamble
<p>Awesome! Thanks for this!</p>
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<p>Awesome! Thanks for this!</p>
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