How do you make battery cables fit on battery terminals that are small?

[Jojoplumber]

Is there a way to connect the larger cables to batteries?

 

[Suijkerbuijk]

A picture do wonder so we can see what you have

 

[DPC]

Yikes!

Better check your putting the correct cables on the terminals
Positive is larger than negative in order to reduce the possibility of a polarity mix up

 

[KnobCountry]

Post pictures, we have no idea what you are referring to without more specifics.

 

[Steve_S]

Lugs for cables come with various sized holes. 5/16" (8mm) & "3/8" (10mm) are the two most common.
One must remember that the "bolt" itself is NOT intended for power transfer. The contact pad on the Lug & Terminal face is where the power transfer is to occur.
It is Very Strongly recommended to use proper sizing for best results. In otherwords don't use a 3/8 Lug on a 5/16 Terminal.

 

[Jojoplumber]

I just see will on a few videos where his cables didn't fit. I was curious if there was a way around it or do you have to down size the cables?

 

[robbob2112]

there isn't a good answer to this one other than NO.

The correct answer is snip the end off and replace it with the right size.

There are a couple of less than ideal answers that will work, but only so long as your cross your heart and order the correct end/cable lug/premade cable that very day.

 

[Jojoplumber]

there isn't a good answer to this one other than NO.

The correct answer is snip the end off and replace it with the right size.

There are a couple of less than ideal answers that will work, but only so long as your cross your heart and order the correct end/cable lug/premade cable that very day.

That's what I wanted to know. It's OK to replace the end to fit?

 

[ThaiTaffy]

DTLC crimps are likely your best bet

 

[ScropusGobbleBottom]

DTLC crimps are likely your best bet
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Wow, those are cool looking but expensive! $4 /piece
I never knew they existed. Thank you!
Are they all in mm or is their AWG as well?

 

[ThaiTaffy]

Wow, those are cool looking but expensive! $4 /piece

Cheap here in Asia but almost everything is

I never knew they existed. Thank you!
Are they all in mm or is their AWG as well?

Not sure I think they sell them in the US places like Walmart might stock them so I would guess they have a decent comparison chart if not awg specific sizes.

 

[robbob2112]

That's what I wanted to know. It's OK to replace the end to fit?

Yes, snip the end off and replace the lug/ring terminal. Make sure you have the appropriate crimper for what you do. Pliers are not crimpers.