Protecting terminals

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canamsteve asked Feb 24, '24

Protecting terminals

I have a number of Victron products. In fixed applications I have no issue with the layouts, but in 4X4 use, where space is tight and there is frequent vibration, I am less happy with the exposed terminals on some of the products (Ctyrix-ct and Smart battery protect)

Are there Vicron or aftermarket shrouds or caps available that will protect these terminals from accidental shorts? I'm currently (no pun intended) using bits of rubber matting zip tied in place

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Answer 1 · 2024-02-24T12:28:16Z

Alexandra answered · Feb 24 at 12:28 PM

@CanAmSteve

I use heat shrink sleeving. And Amazon has a bunch of rubber terminal caps.

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canamsteve commented · Feb 25 at 05:47 PM

Thanks. The problem is that with cables attached, it becomes difficult to use those types of product. Some sort of plastic shroud might work - possibly I can 3D print something. At the moment, I have used a small block of wood, drilled so that the terminals push in

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Answer 2 · 2024-03-15T15:21:13Z

Mark answered · Mar 15 at 03:21 PM

I used these and they seem to cover the terminals well

These are from Aliexpress

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Answer 3 · 2024-03-27T21:09:15Z

roblatour answered · Mar 27 at 09:09 PM

I designed these 3D print files for my battery (with M8 terminals): https://www.printables.com/model/819501-battery-terminal-cover-for-m8-hex-nut-terminals-li

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