How to Crimp Large Cable Lugs For Offgrid Solar or Marine Electrical

*Recommended Lugs*
Selterm Tinned UL Lugs: https://amzn.to/3RPjRW9
Ancor Tinned UL Lugs: https://amzn.to/3PP6dSq
Budget Lugs to AVOID: https://amzn.to/3PFfcWh

*Recommended Wire*
Welding Cable (multiple sizes): https://amzn.to/2AzrXHX

*Translucent Heatshrink*
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*My Favorite Large Crimpers*
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My Favorite Manual Large Crimper: https://amzn.to/4dJAA4A
Budget Friendly Manual Crimper: https://amzn.to/4u2fq7V
Hammer Crimper: https://amzn.to/2Rm6LyY

*Ready Made UL Cables (no need for diy!)*
https://www.currentconnected.com/product/copper-battery-cables-2awg/?ref=

*Heat Camera for Joint Inspection*
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Overheating Lug?!
1:14 AVOID Budget Lugs!
3:19 Does it Fit?
3:57 How to Crimp a Lug
7:33 Price Comparison
8:55 What Cable?
9:30 VERIFY Your Crimps!
9:45 NEVER Solder Large Lugs
10:39 Avoid this crimper
11:04 Scams with Expensive Crimpers
11:29 My Favorite Crimper
11:56 Check for Hotspots
13:06 Do NOT Overcrimp!
13:34 Copper Only
14:11 Conclusion


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