Square battery posts

. . . using suitable size tank bolts / washers / nuts.

Thanks guys. I should probably try and put a picture up. The posts are recessed and of such a configuration that I cant pass a bolt from one side to the other. Because of the square profile I cant get a nut easily inside the post to receive a bolt end. I think the battery is intended for a motorcycle. I'm sure there is an obvious solution- my tired brain is not helping and nor is google. doc.

If the battery was new, it should have been supplied with terminal bolts & the square nuts. You may need to go to battery supplier such as Battery Power, they should be able to help.

Hi Allan, I think you're on the money. Only the square opening on my terminals is not all that large. doc.

Doc, the battery should come complete with the bolts & nuts.
Perhaps ask the supplier?

A square nut of the correct size is required to prevent it turning in the terminal cavity. Also, I think the bolt can be alternatively fitted vertically through the top hole.

Yep, it is a motorbike style battery, so there should be a square nut or hex nut to fit in the square hole and then you put a bolt through.

One trick is to stick a bit of cardboard under the nut so it is pushed up to the underside of the terminal. If you don't, getting the bolt started can be a real pain.

Any battery shop should have hardware to fit.

Ta for that. I was not looking forward to fluffing around with the nut in such a small space.doc.

Motorcycle batteries actually make good utility batteries.
Just remember to not flatten them properly..ie..use it for only about 60-75 % of its capacity...and then charge up again ASAP.
Another little tip is to have the vent open while charging...and then after charging and a time to cool down...plug the vent with an external blind cap while using to prevent spills if being moved about...remembering to always keep it up right.

HTH.


Cheers Keith