Battery terminals
Submitted: Friday, Jan 03, 2020 at 14:07
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Dana M2
Hi all & a Happy New Year ??
Got another question?
Bought a Deep cycle battery for my 80, and the terminals are on opposite sides.
Any thoughts as to what I should do?
I have though of just changing out the terminals so they are longer.
What are you thoughts guys?
Cheers
Dana
Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Friday, Jan 03, 2020 at 14:44
Friday, Jan 03, 2020 at 14:44
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Hi Dana,
You should be able to exchange as Stephen suggested, but if not then read on.......
When you say that the "terminals are on opposite sides" I presume that you mean they are reverse to the original battery and that the cables will not reach to the appropriate terminal. Is that so?
If the battery is turned around, end-for-end, will the cables still not reach? If so they must be very short cables.
What are the battery terminals? Are they lead posts about 18mm diameter, or are they threaded holes that accept 8mm bolts?
What do you mean by "changing out the terminals so they are longer."?
If you can answer the above questions I may be able to advise you.
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Follow Up By: Dana M2 - Friday, Jan 03, 2020 at 16:14
Friday, Jan 03, 2020 at 16:14
Hi Allen
Thanks for your response
Was an easy fix
Just returned the battery and they gave me the correct one.
Thank you
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Friday, Jan 03, 2020 at 16:15
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Good one Dana.
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