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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox
Mrs Fox has had two battery-post melt-downs in the past six months and the man from BatteryBoys said this is usually due to the cables being bolted on too loosely or too tightly. Since it is my responsibility to ensure that Mrs Fox doesn't go up in flames a third time, where can I get an adjustable torque-wrench (I want one with a ratchet that slips, not have to look at a gauge) and what torque should I set it too?
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Thank you, PD and VT
According to Trojan, my batteries have Type 1 (ELPT) terminals which should be tightened to 95-105 in/lbs (11-12 Nm).
BatteryBoys advise: "monthly, when you check your water levels, try and wiggle the terminal (not the wire) and see if it moves. We use lock washers which really helps to minimize cables coming loose, but if it moves at all then just snug it down. If you tighten the nut too much you can pull it right out of the lead terminal."