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Priyan
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jumper cable

11/19/2009 3:58 AM

Can you please tell me , how to make a 'jumper cable' for a car battery?

What is the proper cable size?

Please advice . Thank you !
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Re: jumper cable

11/19/2009 5:18 AM

Make? Why not buy from Halfords <usual disclaimer>?

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Re: jumper cable

11/19/2009 7:58 AM

The proper size cable depends on the length and the load.

As Mr. PW suggests, you should consider buying a set from your local supplier.
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Re: jumper cable

11/20/2009 1:44 AM

Be careful when buying. Cheap ones are usually too thin and all they do is get hot.

If you want to make your own, use old welding cable - magic, but heavy. Make long enough so that you do not have to aprk the cars one on to of the other.
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Re: jumper cable

11/20/2009 10:56 PM

If it's for a regular car or light truck, use at least 4 gauge (2 is better). If it's a big diesel or something with a dual battery set up, than use at least 0 and beef up the clamps too.
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Priyan
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Re: jumper cable

11/22/2009 10:07 PM

Thanks !

I can't believe why others advise to buy such a simple thing.

Thanks again for your information.
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