I recently ordered and received a batch of custom cables in #2 awg for a power supply layout.
The cables look great and very well made, but I messed up in communicating what I wanted and two
of the cables have a 5/16 ring terminal where I need a 3/8 ring terminal.
I can re-order the two cables and get them correctly made, but I was wondering the risk
from an electrical standpoint if I just open the holes in the two terminals.
The inside surface of the terminal will no longer be tinned, but will be exposed copper after running a drill through the hole.
The terminal flat which actually contacts the surface of the mating components will remain tinned.
I want to know how concerned I should be about the inside exposed section (the thickness of the terminal) relative
to corrosion or other unintended consequences I may not even be aware of.
If it's not a big deal, I'd prefer to save the time and the money it takes to re-order the two pieces.
If it's a bad idea to drill out the terminals, then I'll want to do the right thing and re-order the cable with the correct terminals.
Thanks
The cables look great and very well made, but I messed up in communicating what I wanted and two
of the cables have a 5/16 ring terminal where I need a 3/8 ring terminal.
I can re-order the two cables and get them correctly made, but I was wondering the risk
from an electrical standpoint if I just open the holes in the two terminals.
The inside surface of the terminal will no longer be tinned, but will be exposed copper after running a drill through the hole.
The terminal flat which actually contacts the surface of the mating components will remain tinned.
I want to know how concerned I should be about the inside exposed section (the thickness of the terminal) relative
to corrosion or other unintended consequences I may not even be aware of.
If it's not a big deal, I'd prefer to save the time and the money it takes to re-order the two pieces.
If it's a bad idea to drill out the terminals, then I'll want to do the right thing and re-order the cable with the correct terminals.
Thanks