Solar charging of primary battery

[TheDocAUS]

I purchased some of those a few weeks back in preparation for my solar setup.

I have both insulated and uninsulated bootlace ferrules. If buying uninsulated ferrules, a bell housing at one end makes life much easier.

The best bootlace ferules are copper with tin coating, not brass with tin coating. Copper is a better electrical conductor.

You also need to make sure the ferrules and the crimper dyes can handle the size of the wire you are using with the Victron. I have had to finesse this in the past. From memory 4 sided crimps fit better into the Victron, at least the one I have.

I even use the tool to make my own bootlaces! Which is why they are called bootlace ferrules. That was the original purpose.

 

[TheDocAUS]

I ended up drafting a basic guide to bootlace ferrules here (and avoid some mistakes I made along the way):

Guide to bootlace ferrules

These are bootlace ferrules: Ferrules are used to crimp stranded wire ends and improve electrical connections. They also protect the stranded wire ends from damage, if it is screwed down (lik…

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[Tom109]

I did not use bootlace ferrules. They are one of the few shop supplies I never found after our move! I do plan to order some non-insulated ones, and I have a 4-sided crimper.

 

[TheDocAUS]

I did not use bootlace ferrules. They are one of the few shop supplies I never found after our move! I do plan to order some non-insulated ones, and I have a 4-sided crimper.

With my Victron I stated without bootlace ferrules, but ended up fitting them.

That Victron MTTP charger is used to charge the battery boxes from solar panels, not installed in the car.

 

[Tom109]

This electrickery stuff is not my historical forte, but it is fun and interesting to learn. Now that the solar stage is done I’m wondering what my next phase will be…