Is it ok to bend a tinned copper 4/0 battery terminal lug?

ligwyd · July 2018

I only need a couple of 45 degree lugs but not sure if I should try to bend my straight or 90 degree ones. Don't want to damage the surface. Am I being to timid - should I just throw it in a vice and tweak it a little?

https://www.centurytool.net/4_0_GA_3_8_Stud_45_Degree_Magna_Lug_p/6440-050fv.htm

https://www.centurytool.net/4_0_GA3_8_Stud_90_Degree_Magna_Lug_p/6440-005fl.htm

Estragon · July 2018

Don't try to bend lugs (at all). Bend the wire with appropriate radius after the lug. If you're lucky, the lug will break when you try to bend it. If you aren't lucky, it will break later.

ligwyd · July 2018

Good enough, no bending. I didn't like the idea but thought I ask anyway. I'll order the right lugs that I need.

Thanks

Is it ok to bend a tinned copper 4/0 battery terminal lug?

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