Cool I am going to have to try this. You said it was 1/2" pipe and it looks to be 1/0ga wire? How is the fitment on it? I think I will take a short piece of mine with me just to be sure as I know some wire is +/-.
Thanks alot man, I will try to post pics if I ever get around to doing these.
Nick

 

The wire was a little loose. thats why instead of trying to solder it in the pipe I filled the pipe with solder first then submerged the wire in it. Plus I had already "tinned" the wire first.

 

Did you crimp it at all? or does the solder hold it in pretty tight on its own?

 

i have solder my copper terminals and trust me, it doesnt need criping lmao.

 

I think I have to learn to solder better LOL. Everytime I try it doesn't seem to be a good connection. Always worried about it coming loose. Twist and tape FTW LOL At least I know it will stay put.

 

i used to solder but there is no benefit to it over crimping.

crimping is usually alot faster.

 

Actually crimping can come loose over time as well as if you over crimp it you end up breaking some of the wire strands. Also electrically you just get a better connection with soldering it. Ideally you crimp and solder.

 

I do not believe this to be true. At least not in the manner described.

Nice neat looking job though.

 

looking at your alternator to battery wire though I see danger. it's pretty exposed and un-fused. It's usually a safe bet to piggy back over the OEM wire to the alternator without worrying about fuses. and always use a protective loom. How yours is now it's not all too safe.

 

Conductivity aside ( different debate) solder can be brittle and is subject to vibration, especially if you use large amounts. It will also expand and contract at a different rate than the copper housing it is in. I'm honestly not trying to rain on your parade here, but I've seen solder "plugs" like that almost fall out on thier own when they get old.

I have a few pairs of 3 foot crimping tools. They have 6 holes each, up to 1 "ought" cable. Not much is moving anywhere after they get through with it. They also cut bolts and chains pretty well

John