Sergeant_Skyrim Posted October 16, 2013 Report Posted October 16, 2013 Quick question regarding how I should connect all of my batteries when I get them... Short runs of wire vs. Aluminum buss bars. What are the pros and cons of both. I'm going to be connecting 5 or 6 batteries in the trunk and I'm wondering how I should go about it. From my understanding it'd be a lot cheaper just doing small 6 or 8 inch runs of wire between each of the posts. Mainly because I don't know how I'd go about making the buss bars. Is this something I can go get done at an audio shop or something I could possibly do myself? Anybody here made some and have any tips? Build in progress
Crandis16 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Posted October 16, 2013 short runs of wire I think would be cheaper and faster. You need more expensive tools/expertise for bus bars. Just check in at TM metalworks and see if he can make something up for you... or just contact a local machine shop and get a quote. My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL
boostin302 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Posted October 16, 2013 all you need is some aluminum bar stock, a drill, drill bit of proper size, nuts, bolts and washers of proper size. its pretty easy actually.. go to you youtube and look at steves tahoe rebuild. he builds some buss bars on one of the videos and it'll give you a good ideal of how to do it. My build log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/143943-2001-mustang-gt-system-rebuild-box-build-pics-updated-61512/ 2001 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 SOHC 380HP 270 amp Mechman alt 2 12" Treo SSX custom built. 6.47 cu ft, tuned to 32Hz 2 hifonics Brutus 2400.1, strapped 1 optima yellow top 1 Kinetic HC1800 14.4v @ 29Hz, 2k RPM over 100ft 1/0 XS flex wire Big 3 in 1/0 100sq ft fatmat deadener 145.3 on music, 142.6 sealed on music Stop being a pussy and wall it off. I hate when my google breaks too I think the usps must be ran by a bunch of drunk ass oriental midget monkey's on methamphetamines.
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Posted October 16, 2013 short runs of wire I think would be cheaper and faster. You need more expensive tools/expertise for bus bars. Just check in at TM metalworks and see if he can make something up for you... or just contact a local machine shop and get a quote. all you need is some aluminum bar stock, a drill, drill bit of proper size, nuts, bolts and washers of proper size. its pretty easy actually.. go to you youtube and look at steves tahoe rebuild. he builds some buss bars on one of the videos and it'll give you a good ideal of how to do it. Thanks for the suggestions guys, my only worry would be messing up measurements or not doing them correctly and being slightly off. I feel like if I had them done by somebody too I'd prefer they took the measurements. Will check into machine shops. Another idea I had was just doing some SHCA 2/0. 20 lugs would be $46 and 10 feet of wire would be the same...and would still be plenty thick I feel like Build in progress
mrd6 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Posted October 16, 2013 Its not too tough to make your own. Took me about an hour this past weekend, made bars for 6 xp3000s. I used my drill and drill bits. Just measure carefully, not too much to it. My Build Log: http://www.stevemead...-sundown-power/ Team NorthWestSPL
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Posted October 16, 2013 Its not too tough to make your own. Took me about an hour this past weekend, made bars for 6 xp3000s. I used my drill and drill bits. Just measure carefully, not too much to it. About how much did that run you? I was looking to run 5 or 6 group 31s. And how thick were they? Just trying to see what would be more cost effective here Build in progress
mrd6 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Posted October 16, 2013 The Lowe's near me had 1/2" thick aluminum stock in 4 ft lengths for $12 each. I just drilled for each battery post and used those places to connect wires. It worked great! My Build Log: http://www.stevemead...-sundown-power/ Team NorthWestSPL
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Posted October 16, 2013 The Lowe's near me had 1/2" thick aluminum stock in 4 ft lengths for $12 each. I just drilled for each battery post and used those places to connect wires. It worked great! That actually seems like it'd be way cheaper haha. Appreciate the help! Build in progress
dolarbilz Posted October 16, 2013 Report Posted October 16, 2013 I just did buss bar tonight for 5 batcap4000.way way easier then crimping and soldering wire. When drilling aluminium center punch a hole start with small pilot bit ,maybe 1/8. finish off with a drill size couple size bigger of battery bolt.
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Posted October 17, 2013 I just did buss bar tonight for 5 batcap4000.way way easier then crimping and soldering wire. When drilling aluminium center punch a hole start with small pilot bit ,maybe 1/8. finish off with a drill size couple size bigger of battery bolt. Thanks for the advice man! Feeling a little more confident now haha Build in progress
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