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Battery cable vs Welding cable

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June 05, 2025, 01:35 PM
Greg Kelley
Battery cable vs Welding cable
interesting article here:

cables


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June 05, 2025, 01:57 PM
Big Steve
I always use welding cable, can buy in all different lengths from Amazon
June 05, 2025, 02:18 PM
Big Steve
I bought this cable crimper several years ago, worth every penny

https://www.amazon.com/HYCLAT-...TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
June 05, 2025, 04:18 PM
markemark
^^^^ X2. Hydraulic crimpers and correct die size ensure the proper crimp and better choice over mechanical cable crimper for larger cables.
June 05, 2025, 04:43 PM
Alaskaracer
I've always ran welding cable. Way more flexible and can carry more current than battery cable due to more strands of wire inside....

I like that the article mentions Polar Wire. They are right here in Anchorage and I get my wiring stuff from them. They are a bit pricey compared to other stuff, but the wire they make is exceptional. I highly recommend them.


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June 05, 2025, 05:09 PM
Canted Valve
quote:
I always use welding cable, can buy in all different lengths from Amazon

A lot of farm supply stores will have it in bulk if you're on a short fuse.


Illegitimi non carborundum
June 06, 2025, 08:09 AM
TomR
Yep, welding cable on my junk.


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June 08, 2025, 03:45 PM
rallye bob
These guys are my "go to" guys for all things automotive wiring. https://www.batterycablesusa.com/
June 09, 2025, 11:08 AM
TD3550
One and done. Used these for years Will do most HD cables. Hammer only. You won't wear it out.


June 12, 2025, 06:22 AM
ski_dwn_it
quote:
Originally posted by TD3550:
One and done. Used these for years Will do most HD cables. Hammer only. You won't wear it out.



Bought one of these when I rewired my car. Thing works excellent. Worth every penny and cheap.
June 27, 2025, 07:44 AM
FootbrakeJim
quote:
Originally posted by Canted Valve:
A lot of farm supply stores will have it in bulk if you're on a short fuse.

Yep. Bought my 18 foot section of 1/0 welding cable from Tractor Supply Co. Was planning to solder the cable ends on it, but they had wedge-clamp type mechanical ends that have a large nut around them, you tighten it up with a wrench, very solid secure connection, no issues or voltage drop.


Dan "Jim" Moore
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