Why military battery terminal vs. quick disconnects

Posted by NorCal Dave on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 20:14:55 :

In the past forums, several people have indicated that they prefer military battery terminals over others. As I look at McMaster carr (about $4.49 each), these terminals are lead and connect to the battery cable with only a bolted connection. Perhaps its the bolted connection people like.

*Why these type versus something like a quick disconnect (knob turn type) or a marine type?
*Why lead versus brass?
*I assume the preferred method of attachment is to solder a ring terminal on the 2/0 battery cable, then bolt to military terminal and secure to battery post.
*What are peoples thoughts on the use of impregnated felt washers?

Thanks.

Follow Ups:

• Price went way up! - David Sherman 14:48:33 07/20/2007
• Felt washers just grease the connection - chriscase 23:46:40 07/19/2007
  • I don't think that's true - David Sherman 16:52:56 07/20/2007
    • Every battery I ever disconnected was oily between the parts - chriscase 19:04:37 07/20/2007
      • Re: Every battery I ever disconnected was oily between the parts - David Sherman 19:27:08 07/20/2007
• Re: Why military battery terminal vs. quick disconnects - Paul (in NY) 20:58:21 07/19/2007
• "thoughts" on Impregnated felt washers.... - MoparNorm 20:29:39 07/19/2007
  • Re: "thoughts" on Impregnated felt washers.... - Big E 18:55:32 07/20/2007
    • Re: "thoughts" on Impregnated felt washers.... - MoparNorm 09:59:05 07/21/2007
  • It's a battery, not a choice, - chriscase 23:49:37 07/19/2007
  • Re: "thoughts" on Impregnated felt washers.... - Arthur P. Bloom, COTM 22:26:41 07/19/2007
    • WOW! - Ugg (in Uggville) at IL 08:45:48 07/20/2007
    • PWEW - Arthur P. Bloom, COTM 00:02:05 07/20/2007

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