Battery Terminals are crucial to the well-being of any vehicle. Keeping them well protected from corrosion and physical damage reduces the risk of having a loose connection or overheating. Preventing damage to your battery terminal not only reduces the risk of damage to the vehicle itself, but it also reduces the risk of potential fires.
The best way to protect your battery terminal is to properly crimp and seal the connection between the terminal and the battery cable. Follow the steps below to learn how.
Start by measuring the size of the terminal so you don’t strip too much of the insulation off.
Next strip the cable of the insulation where you measured to fit the terminal.
Place the Battery Terminal on the battery cable securely.
Using cable crimpers, double crimp the terminal to the cable ensuring the connection.
To protect the terminal from moisture, dust, and other chemicals that could cause erosion, use heavy duty heat shrink tubing to insulate it.
Using a heat gun with a hook attachment, shrink the tubing to create a tight seal.
Congratulations, your battery terminal is now secure and protected from being damaged!
Protect your projects and always properly crimp and seal all of your battery terminal connections.