TimC
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 03:33 PM |
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Where to get battery cables made-up?
Hi Folks
Can anyone suggest someone who'll make battery cables up to my spec i.e. length and end-terminals.
Terminals will range from 4mm (ickle odyssey battery) through 5mm (starter motor) and 8mm (starter solenoid) right up to 10mm (FIA Master Switch.)
I've done some Googling and have drawn a blank. I should mention that a couple of Forum members have offered to help out but they've
already done enough and I don't wish to be seen to be taking the Michael.
Cheers
TC
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twybrow
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 03:39 PM |
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"Vehicle Wiring Products". They are very helpful. I have not actually bought a cable, but I enquired and theyu said they could do pretty
much anything...
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iank
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 03:42 PM |
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Polevolt (http://www.polevolt.co.uk/) also make them up. £5 per cable (plus cost of cable and ends).
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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worX
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 03:52 PM |
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certain forum members don't think you are taking the michael I am sure...
certain forum members want to see your car finished for you as much as you do I am sure!!!
Steve
edited to add, that polevolt is owned/run by a friend of mine's father and he is a top bloke, but like I
say they could easily be done for you...
[Edited on 31/7/07 by worX]
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DarrenW
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 03:58 PM |
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I had some made up ages ago in fork truck bay at a place i used to work at. They were superb, that car turned over quicker as a result. Some ind
est's have fork truck places - just a thought.
if a forum member has offered then no harm on taking it tbh. Especially if you return the favour with a pint etc.
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lsdweb
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 04:15 PM |
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Certain forum members would be more than happy to help and don't live too far away either! :-)
You could always buy the crimping tool and do it yourself. They're not expensive (circa £20) and you'll always have it. Electrical
wholesalers will stock them and all the different size terminals.
Regards
Wyn
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fesycresy
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 04:16 PM |
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Not taking the Michael.
If you can wait a week or so - then I'll still do them.
Not sure where / what company I'll be working for next week so still a bit up in the air !
Who needs certainty anyway 
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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02GF74
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 04:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
You could always buy the crimping tool and do it yourself. They're not expensive (circa £20) and you'll always have it. Electrical
wholesalers will stock them and all the different size terminals.
have you just own the lottery or sumfink?
you can crimp the cables using a lump of metal with V cut in it and a metal dowel to press into the crimpy part - that is how I did mine (may not have
exaplined it well).
if you are local, I still thave the metal block so could do it for you.
buy the cables from VWP - go for the extra flexible ones if budget allows.
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rusty
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 04:36 PM |
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I would be happy to do they for you for free and then post, all you need do is pay cost of cable and ends. Not sure where I would get the cable but if
you could get it and snd it to me even better.
[Edited on 31/7/07 by rusty]
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TimC
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| posted on 31/7/07 at 04:40 PM |
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Stop being so generous.
Unless you like fruit-juice/smoothies I have difficulty returning favours.
Thanks for the tips. I will order them tomorrow. Shame I'm away on the weekend or we could have fire!
Woo-and-indeed-Hoo!
Edited to say that I shouldn't count my chickens as my cut-n-shut loom is almost certainly flawed!
[Edited on 31/7/07 by TimC]
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TimC
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| posted on 1/8/07 at 02:56 PM |
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Just to draw this one to a close I have ordered the necessary cables from Polvolt. I appreciate all of the offers but it was good to get some expert
advice on the cable required given a couple of very long runs.
Can I also say that Worx was right - Polevolt could not have been more helpful.
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 14/8/07 at 12:30 PM |
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just been looking on polevault for battery cables and waterproof connectors for lights....
what a great site! seem to have so much kit and all clearly photographed.. plus loads of usefull info...
whay can't all suppliers have websites this good?
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 14/8/07 at 04:07 PM |
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Connectors from Lucas, Partco, or Maplin, or VWP.
Cheapest cable I've found is from my local welding supply shop.
After that, a propane torch and solder, and you'll never have another worry.
Crimped ends, unsoldered, can end up oxidising inside the end, then end up with poor contact and problems.
Cheers,
Syd. 
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grusks2
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| posted on 14/8/07 at 06:14 PM |
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I had some made up last week with ends crimped and heat shink on them well happy
merlin motorsport
http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/BATTERIES/c110/index.html?osCsid=476902b82b630e92e53cc306046f834f
[Edited on 14/8/07 by grusks2]
http://mac1worxbuild.wordpress.com/
forgot my old password so another username doh
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 17/8/07 at 12:06 PM |
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Recived my cables and connectors from Polevault today.
Excellent service and <24 hours from order to delivery! Kit exactly as described and the guy I talked to was freindly and helpful
Deffinately one for the bookmarks!
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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