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Re: (ET) battery cables

Thon,
 
The original cables are 6 gauge, so if you have 4 gauge cables, you already have an upgrade.  The original cables work fine with normal ET usage.  Remember, even if you have heavy gauge battery cables, you are still running your power through the 6 gauge wiring on the tractor.  The original battery cables are the automotive type for the posts.
 
I make my battery jumpers out of some scrap welding cable I've had for years.  I have a hammer-type crimper I use to install lugs for the battery studs.  The cables are very nice, but waaaay overkill. 
 
Hope this helps.
 
Billy

From: tb <tbamc gbta net>
To: et <Elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 8:51 AM
Subject: (ET) battery cables

I need to replace a couple of the shorter battery cables.  The current (ha ha) cables are 4 gauge and may not be original?

I have a vague idea that I've read that heavier cables would be better.  If so, what size, and where's the best/least expensive place to get them?  I do not want to make my own, as I understand they really need to be crimped with the appropriate  tooling.

My batteries have golf cart studs.  Were the original E-T cables/batteries car type posts?

For some reason the E-T index is not allowing searches?

Thanks.

Thon
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