Make your own ring terminals

[djjdnap 78]

http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/showthread.php?t=145049

Not a bad idea if you ask me

This is my guide for those of you that don't want to spend the 7-10$ a piece for ring terminals. IMHO the connectors I made are just as good, if not better then a lot of the ones Ive seen.

I hope this helps someone, Enjoy.

Here are the steps:

1) cut a piece of copper pipe into 2 inch lengths.

2) put the piece into a vice and squish half of the pipe flat.

3) use pliers to squish the open end back to its round shape (rather then oval)

4) place in vice again and drill a hole in the center of the flat area. (may need to use a center punch)

5) USING PLIERS AND SAFETY GLASSES. round off the flattened end and put a notch into the front of the rounded section.

6) put in your 0 Gauge and squish it in the vice.

7) using a torch (works best) heat it up and fill the hole with solder. let it cool.

8) using shrink wrap (if you can find some) or electrical tape, cover it up.

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Edited April 19, 2011 by djjdnap

[edouble101 314]

I wasnt able to view the link but I have seen homemade ring terminals. After discovering Impulse Electronics cheap prices I decided buying them is worthwhile.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

That is a great idea especially if you have some copper tubing laying around!

I like to use the cooper tinned marine terminals myself. A heavier duty ring terminal compared to what is marketed for car audio.

[djjdnap 78]

yea 68cents for 1/0 isnt bad at all.

Most places ive seen is at least a dollar.

[Julian 641]

Ive done something similar.. mine didn't look so pretty though ^.^

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

Cool idea, but I just buy mine from Amazon.

Way better than the typical audio terminals.

$1.56 each

[ssh 924]

Cool idea, but I just buy mine from Amazon.

Way better than the typical audio terminals.

$1.56 each

Click, Click, show up at the door in a week

[djjdnap 78]

same ones edouble posted except

http://impulse-electronics.com/terminals_splices.aspx?sub_key=&id=91&cat_nm=10&key=Eyelet%20Terminals

is cheaper

[emh9009 199]

I like the idea, but either way you have to buy copper. I'd rather just buy them pre-made just in case i mess something up haha Glad that Edub posted that site. I just don't like that they don't show shipping until after your order (email saying how much it is i guess?). Seems sketchy to me.

[djjdnap 78]

yea i ordered 24 lol, still haven't gotten the shipping price.

I know 24 of those can fit in that free usps box, soo, better not be expensive.

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

The price I posted from Amazon included shipping.

15 for $16.95 + $6.51 = 1.56ea

Post up what shipping is on the others wen you can.

[djjdnap 78]

just emailed the invoice today.

$6.30 for 10

ordered 2

so $12.60 + 3$ shipping

$15.60 for 20

[Julian 641]

I ordered about 300 brass 1/0 terminals online for about 30 bucks not too long

[emh9009 199]

just emailed the invoice today.

$6.30 for 10

ordered 2

so $12.60 + 3$ shipping

$15.60 for 20

Not bad, ill order some now That's less than half of what i paid per terminal on my last group buy.

I ordered about 300 brass 1/0 terminals online for about 30 bucks not too long

wow. Those what you normally use, or did you just come across the deal?

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

just emailed the invoice today.

$6.30 for 10

ordered 2

so $12.60 + 3$ shipping

$15.60 for 20

Nice! Bookmarked them !

Good find Edouble!

[smashedz28 110]

score! think im going to stock up myself! last time i was in a pinch and couldnt wait for shipping i paid like $7 for 2 damn terminals from a marine store.

great link, thanks.

[xiihustleix 6]

I wasnt able to view the link but I have seen homemade ring terminals. After discovering Impulse Electronics cheap prices I decided buying them is worthwhile.

Glad I've been paying out the ass for these....THANK YOU for posting that site your saving me a lot of money!!

[djjdnap 78]

I called and talked to the guy there seemed like a pretty cool guy.

He sent me 1 package of 10 instead of 2.

Called and he was like the computers there where upgraded or something.

He was like well i'll get those out for you today no questions asked

[emh9009 199]

I called and talked to the guy there seemed like a pretty cool guy.

He sent me 1 package of 10 instead of 2.

Called and he was like the computers there where upgraded or something.

He was like well i'll get those out for you today no questions asked

AND they have customer service? Ill definitely order from them

[edouble101 314]

On my last order from Impluse I bought 50 1/0, 10 8g and 10 4g. They forgot to send me the 8g. I called and left a message and within that day they called me back and shipped the 8g to me that week. No hassles whatsoever.

I bought from Impulse atleast 5 times. Shipping is very reasonable and fast.

I also use Impluse fuses and fuse holders that are dirt cheap. They look good and I haven't had any issues with them. In my build log that is all Impluse fuse holders.

I apologize for the thread highjack op, just trying to be helpful.

[emh9009 199]

I apologize for the thread highjack op, just trying to be helpful.

No hijack, all usefull info, as far as im concerned where this thread went to

I haven't found their fuse holders. ill go check them out now. i need a couple.

[emh9009 199]

Cant find the inline holders, like in your second picture. link?

[djjdnap 78]

yea, i was lookin for those anl holders too but they were named somethin else i think.

[edouble101 314]

Cant find the inline holders, like in your second picture. link?

Balls, I had a brain fart. I bought the fuse holders here.

It is easy to get them confused, one is Impulse Electronics the other is Impulse USA. I have bought from both companies numerous times and I definitely will buy from them again.

Edited May 5, 2011 by edouble101

[emh9009 199]

Cant find the inline holders, like in your second picture. link?

Balls, I had a brain fart. I bought the fuse holders here.

It is easy to get them confused, one is Impulse Electronics the other is Impulse USA. I have bought from both companies numerous times and I definitely will buy from them again.

you said balls

That works as well! thanks for saving me a couple dollars, if shipping is worth it. These don't come with fuses?