How to hook amp power to positive battery terminal

[typebeat.mp3]

Hi, this is probably a stupid question, but I'm really confused as to how I'm supposed to properly hook up an 8ga power cable to the positive battery terminal since the positive battery terminal has that plastic cover on it. Am I just supposed to remove it?

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[Mikeybc]

I'd try to notch the cover if possible rather than removing it.. but you could remove it if you want.

 

[typebeat.mp3]

I'd try to notch the cover if possible rather than removing it.. but you could remove it if you want.

Gotcha, do you happen to have an example of this done? Sorry just trying to make sure I don't mess something up when I go to install this lol.

 

[Mikeybc]

Gotcha, do you happen to have an example of this done? Sorry just trying to make sure I don't mess something up when I go to install this lol.

I don't have an example but remove the cover, hook up the cable then just see what it takes to put the cover back on, maybe try routing the cable from different directions to the post and see what works best. Im sure someone here has a solution.

 

[DAVEEVAD]

This is what I did. I used a razor to cut a slit so that the ring terminal slid right in.

 

[shoegazer]

Pro Tip: Don't loosen the terminal clamp any more than necessary. It tends to come apart and often gets lost into the abyss of the engine compartment.

Also... make sure whatever you're connecting isn't grounded on the other end while you're connecting this up. I know this is kinda' obvious. But I've seen some shit.

 

[typebeat.mp3]

This is what I did. I used a razor to cut a slit so that the ring terminal slid right in.

Dude, this helps so much! Thanks for the pictures. This is probably exactly what I'll end up doing. Do you happen to also have a picture of how the ring connector is attached? Did you just loosen the clamp and then clamp it back down?

Pro Tip: Don't loosen the terminal clamp any more than necessary. It tends to come apart and often gets lost into the abyss of the engine compartment.

Also... make sure whatever you're connecting isn't grounded on the other end while you're connecting this up. I know this is kinda' obvious. But I've seen some shit.

This definitely would have bit me in the ass if you hadn't told me, lol. Thanks man! Any little tips help.

 

[DAVEEVAD]

Do you happen to also have a picture of how the ring connector is attached?

I threaded the nut off, slid the ring terminal on, then tightened it back down. Fairly straightforward.

 

[typebeat.mp3]

I threaded the nut off, slid the ring terminal on, then tightened it back down. Fairly straightforward.

Awesome, looks like this is everything I needed answered about working with the terminal. Thanks!