I haven't had a problem for 5 years with welding cable. I soldered the
ends etc. The insulation is very thick.
"disaster". Who are you F.E.M.A?
heh heh.
Marty
M Smith wrote:
>
> I wouldn't use the welding cable........this is
> a disaster waiting to happen - welding cable has very fine copper "hairs",
> prone to corrosion and the plastic jacket is neither water or oil proof.
> Lots of future problems! I do know one guy that used it and wrapped it
> electrical tape then ran it through a garden hose........sheesh, just get
> the marine cable!
>
> Replace the battery cables with a top quality marine cable,
> silver tinned copper,use at least 1/0 AWG cable. With your new cables cut to
> length, affix silicone filled heat shrink tubing and then crimp on using the
> best quality marine terminals to both ends. Then, heat shrink ther tubing
> over the wire and connector. "West Marine"
> sells high quality marine wire and conectors. A good marine supplier should
> be able to steer you in the right direction.
>
> What.........overkill?!
>
> Mark
>
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