I need a torque wrench or two. Which is your favorite or favorites for solar applications?

[Supervstech]

I have this one.
I use it in my main panel jobs, and on battery cable installs.

 

[DIYrich]

I don't trust the click type. For the battery connections, a small beam style worked for me.

For larger bolts, I like the Warren & Brown Torque Wrench. It is a beam style with an audible click. Unfortunately, they are Austrialian, and hard to find inthe USA (I bought mine off e-bay).

Warren and Brown 320510 Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench, ¼" drive, 10 to 220 in⋅lb

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[Firstascent]

Anyone have a suggestion for a good single wrench for all solar applications that won't break the bank?

In general, you probably need two. One for the really low range and one for mid range.
So try to determine your specific applications/products to understand what torque ranges your install will require, especially on the lower range (less than 15Nm). If you don’t need the lower range for your install then you can get by with just one.

 

[Pi Curio]

Getting everything ready for my first DIY battery so I'm curious about which one of these two would you prefer for the job? It comes down to about the same price after the coupon for the bike wrench.

Thanks.


Digital Torque Adapter; https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B08NB...YKEH0CHPE&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

Torque Wrench; https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B08BCTT5NH/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A2SPEM3E9B2GHB&psc=1

 

[chrisski]

Torque Wrench; https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B08BCTT5NH/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A2SPEM3E9B2GHB&psc=1

I used a coupe of click wrenches like this for smaller torque jobs nd the "click" was not very pronounced and I'd miss it.

Digital Torque Adapter; https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B08NB...YKEH0CHPE&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

Of the two, I'd use this even though I've not used one. I actually prefer analog gauges for these small torque jobs, so I'd liek to be able to see what the actual rating is or if this gives an audible beep, hear that.

 

[SeaGal]

I used a coupe of click wrenches like this for smaller torque jobs nd the "click" was not very pronounced and I'd miss it.

Yep... you have to 'feel' it... see my posting here (and the sad image above it)

custom made battery box for eve LF280K cells

I will admit that I don't have those terminals, but every photo I have seen here appears to show thread inserts in the terminals. Are they indeed 6mm?

diysolarforum.com

 

[Pi Curio]

I used a coupe of click wrenches like this for smaller torque jobs nd the "click" was not very pronounced and I'd miss it.

Of the two, I'd use this even though I've not used one. I actually prefer analog gauges for these small torque jobs, so I'd liek to be able to see what the actual rating is or if this gives an audible beep, hear that.

The reviews do say the analog one has a very quiet "click" so I guess a bit risky to go ahead with that one.

I'll go with the digital adapter as you've suggested and will get the YR1035+ you recommended a while back.

Thank you.

 

[magnet creek]

I use this set for everything. https://products.wera.de/en/tools_b...icycles_and_e-bikes_bicycle_set_torque_1.html They are a bit expensive in the US so I just order from a german bike shop (bike components). All the WERA tools are amazing; great quality and good value.