I used Pin Terminals of the 10-12 gauge size because they are available from McMaster-Carr and cost $2.33 for 10pcs. The pin is .120" diameter and I feel they have the current capacity. I spread them out to fit the 8ga wire. There are ones available for 8ga wire but are 1.95 for two and take several days to arrive. Those are available here : http://www.halfpricecaraudio.com/Stinger-SPT5158-Chrome-10-8-Gauge-Input-to-2.5mm-Speaker-Pin-Terminal-1-Red-and-1-Black-SPT5158.htm
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These are the Pin Terminals, before & after I spread them open
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Strip the wire 3/16"
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Carefully slid the terminal on without feathering the strands
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Squeeze close with pliers
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Crimp with good crimpers, not the crappy ones that squeeze it
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Solder, I used my 150 watt Hexacon iron. Heats the terminal to melt the solder in 2 seconds for no heat transfer to the battery. Slid shrink tubing on after it cools. Also clean any flux residue.
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Then I used my 45 watt iron to solder to the Deans connector
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Slid Shrink tubing over
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Finished connector