Jumper Cables A Jumble Of Compromises
I've had an unused 30 feet of 4 AWG DLO cable sitting around for a number of years. I have decided to make jumper cables. DLO cable is the thickest and toughest insulation of them all and the conducto...
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I decided on parrot jaw solid copper clamps. The manufacturer put a 900-amp rating on them which in fact is useless. The 4-gauge cable will be soldered directly through a clip and an 8-gauge shunt wire will be used.
After assembly, I will apply multiple coats of Rust-o-leum to the clamp. Inside and out. Thick bed liner, hopefully getting 5 mil thickness. The grips will be pushed on.
The jaw grip teeth will have been coated with 100% lead, so no acid deterioration hopefully for many years.
Unless they are lost or stolen these cables will be jump-starting, long after I am feeding a tree. :)
Thanks for your help everyone. Yes, I did research every single suggestion in this thread. BTW the clips cost $17.95 each. 100% copper except the spring
After assembly, I will apply multiple coats of Rust-o-leum to the clamp. Inside and out. Thick bed liner, hopefully getting 5 mil thickness. The grips will be pushed on.
The jaw grip teeth will have been coated with 100% lead, so no acid deterioration hopefully for many years.
Unless they are lost or stolen these cables will be jump-starting, long after I am feeding a tree. :)
Thanks for your help everyone. Yes, I did research every single suggestion in this thread. BTW the clips cost $17.95 each. 100% copper except the spring
