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Re: What's your preferred method for splicing 6+ga battery cable
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 8/1/2018

You can get a 6 ton hydraulic crimping tool for less than 100$. Seal splice with liquid electric tape. Overlay with heat shrink.

A baby torch will not heat 4ga and larger enough to do a good solder joint. You have to consider when choosing a heat source ... Login to read more.