ok to solder connections on battery cable?

[Error404]

I need to make up a new power cable from battery to fuse board. Will be using 25mm2 cable and wanted to re-use the terminals off my existing cable - is it ok to solder and heat shrink the connections given the high current etc?

I only know enough about electrics to fill a postage stamp

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Soldering that size may prove difficult, cant you get a crimp terminal fitted...most decent car auto/audio places should be able to do it.

[Error404]

not a problem on the battery end but the fuse board end isn't an off the shelf connection
I've got a mini blow torch i've used for big calbe before

did you get that package BTW dude?

[Error404]

Ahha: I might just get a couple of these

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Can you open out the 'terminal' and re-crimp your new wire?

Piccies.

[Error404]

always ends up messy when i've tried that before on terminals

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Ahha: I might just get a couple of these

Perfect job, heat shrink over the top and jobs a gud un.

[pixsaudisex2]

Most stereo shops will have lovely big gold clamps..:mischeif:

[a4kquattro]

yep. for huge gauge cable I use crimp lugs like the one posted above. crimp, then heat with a blowtorch until the solder flows in, then pack it with solder. cover with heat shrink. failproof connection.

[borderS2]

These are available

http://motors-parts.shop.ebay.co.uk/Terminals-Cabling-/14932/i.html?_nkw=car+battery+terminals

[Error404]

yup, like i said its the fuse board end that is an oldball terminal
I'm gonna use the butt end joiners and some shrink wrap