DIY Jump Leads: How to Make Your Own Car Battery Jump Cables
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make your own car jump leads. Jump leads, also known as booster cables or jumper cables, are essential for any driver to have on hand in case of a dead car battery. By making your own, you can save money and be prepared for any roadside emergencies. We'll walk you through the materials and tools you'll need, as well as step-by-step instructions for how to assemble your own jump leads. With this knowledge, you'll be able to confidently jump start your car or assist someone else in need. So let's get started!
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Parts
amzn.to/3YZVTa1 Earth Clamps x 4
amzn.to/3IkyDOa Anderson Plug for 0 Gauge Cable
Welding Cable
amzn.to/3QpFpUR Heat Shrink for single cable
amzn.to/3VHe69h Heat Shrink for 2 cables
amzn.to/3iHThNt Cable Lugs Flared 50mm^2 8mm stud
amzn.to/3Xc4Lb0 Projecta 12/24V ‘Spikeguard’ Surge Protector
Tools
amzn.to/3VOMCPm 8T Hydraulic Crimper
amzn.to/3GAKOVK Wire Stripper
amzn.to/3X1GHYc Cable Cutter
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0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Tools and Parts Required
1:42 - Cutting and Stripping Wires
4:10 - Crimping Connections to Cable Lugs
6:19 - Heat Shrinking Cable Lugs
7:05 - Installing Battery Clamps
8:34 - Binding the Cables and Installing the Sheath
11:08 - Installing and Anderson Plug
11:52 - Fitting the Spike Guard
13:48 - Testing the Jumper Leads
14:59 - Outro
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Lithium Jump Pack or Jumper Leads?
100% want to see the resistance differences between crimping and solder
Looks like that's going to happen!
I would like to see a terminal joining comparison video
Looks like I'm doing that one!
Great video with excellent information on how to get a high quality build without paying a high price. Most jumper cables I have seen are junk. You are an excellent presenter and must have previously worked in education of new tradies.
Thanks for the kind words!
Yes Simon I would be interested in a terminal comparison video, seeing, I solder my terminals.
I think there might be a few interested in that, it's definitely on the list.
Yes it is interesting, now they just crimp the terminals, but an old auto electrician said he always used to solder his, the trick was just enough solder to get good adhesion but not to let it run too far up the cable. I asked him about the argument that “the solder will melt under high load, he laughed and said “well if you drop liquid solder on plastic it will melt it now what does that tell you?” But he also said that “if a cable gets that hot that it starts to melt the solder then there is something seriously wrong. He used to do heavy machinery. Something to think on.
@@peterellis6065 he's got a point about the heat melting the solder, if your wire is that got, there's either a bad joint or the wire is way undersized. Having said that, solder is a way worse electrical conductor than copper. Though there is such little solder used in a good joint I'm not sure that it would make any difference.
Either way, I'll find out!
@@LockyourHubs4WDing Agreed, he always said that solder is to be used as a jointing compound, and under NO circumstances should it be used as a filler. I took thats as the connection must be tight fitting and not flopping around like a sock in a bucket
i had to laugh when the shrink tube folded over on itself
nice setup and the andersons i have always soldered them and heat shrink over the connectors
I've done both with the Andersons, though would love to answer the question once and for all.
Great video, yes comparison please
Thanks! And will do.
I do love the irony of a spike guard making its connection via a series of spikes 😂
Hahahaha!
Really like those jumper leads, the welding cable flexibility, clamps and accessories plus the surge protector look well made.
These would, should start tractors, I have bought so called heavy duty leads, only to see them heat up and struggle to start a cold diesel engine in winter.
Also enjoyed the humour in video, no snooty 🐂 S to be heard.
I - need, want a set of these now.
They're a great set of leads mate, I actually gave to my son!
I'm making an almost identical pair for myself, though I'm still yet to finish them off.....
Well done as always. I always jump straight on your videos!
The proof of the pudding is definitely in the eating!!!
You know that was specifically for you right? :)
Thank you.
I smiled.
comparison with soldering to crimping and vibrations etc would be great. cheers
I think that would be interesting!
Mate those leads look like they could jump start a A380. I look forward to making my own when there’s a rainy weekend and I got a bit of time on my hands. Thanks for your video. Love your channel.
Mate, having used them a few times now, they're great that you really don't have to wait long, because they are able to conduct electricity so well, just hook them up and start the other car.
Excellent video! Top quality materials and methods! So refreshing to see something done properly. Very impressed.👍🤠🇦🇺
Edit: im a retired sparky.⚡️😊
Glad you liked it!
As a sparky, you would have appreciated the crimping! Every time I mention flood soldering to a sparky, they scowl at me.... :)
@@LockyourHubs4WDing haha, yes indeed, only crimped!😆👍
Love your videos! Another vote for Crimps vs solder flood pls!
Looks like it's happening now or there's going to howls of protest!
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Thanks!
Simon, another great simple video for us to follow. I need a new jumper cable and this might just be the one to do. I would love to see a video of the difference between soldered and crimped and what about over time as in a year or more will that make a difference ie: corrosion, etc..
Corrosion would be another great one to test, especially normal vs double walled glue lined heat shrink, to see if the extra expense is worth the bother. There are ways to accelerate corrosion, that'll at least provide a guide.
@@LockyourHubs4WDing Sounds great I look forward to seeing the video when you make it.
Excellent video, and very informative. I saw this video whilst looking for something else, and I'm glad I found it. Does the spike guard have to be in a certain spot? Is it directional? I used to work for an auto electrical shop that sells leads made from jumper cable, but they are very expensive, especially if you want a decent length. I have a decent pair of leads that are probably the closest gauge to the welding cable, and thankfully they have the protector on them as I helped someone out, and they connected their end, and they got them arsed about. The electrics in my Jeep didn't fry, but the leads got smoking hot. They seem ok after that, but I have learned from that, and if I help someone, I connect both ends myself. I am thinking that it may be a good idea to replace the surge protector, just in case.
Thanks for the awesome video 👍
The surge protector usually isn't polarity sensitive, well the couple I've pulled apart anyway.
Unfortunately a surge protector won't stop you damaging your electricals when someone muddles up the red and the black.
Surges usually happen when a magnetic field suddenly collapses, like taking the power away from the alternator suddenly. Also it shouldn't matter where the surge arrestor is in the jumpers, as long as they're there.
Bought a hydraulic crimper after watching your vid what a game changer after normal crimping and soldering, flood soldering fatigues and fails over time not good for high current applications
They're great, fast and clean!
When wires are made to start the engine, the terminal clamps are tried to be spaced along the length to minimize the risk of a short circuit between the wires.
Another excellent video.
The jumper cables only have the spikeguard on one side of the cables and you move the spikeguard end from the good battery to the bad battery in the video, is that correct?
Happy Motoring.
It won't matter which battery the spike guard is closest too. It should work just the same.
is that 16mm2 cable?
It's 50mm². Thicker the better for jumper cables!
Where can you get the canvas cover ?
The nylon sheath is available from the link in the description.