Lets talk batteries

[SuperDUECE22]

Might be a dumb question, but how do you run the power cord into the ammo can? Do you drill a hole in it? My concern there would be water and fire ants here in the south.

Cable Glands

 

[ElDiablito]

I’ve built several of these. I like to armor my wiring with 1/4” metal conduit and seal the hole around it going into the box with marine sealant.

https://www.amazon.com/Electriduct-Liquid-Tight-Galvanized-Flexible-Metallic/dp/B07DX6J4V5/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3JWQM0EIGWT7V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MHhHg4bkEzIyBKZseyollPe2fPvD6Yn3Bcaaf0cPl8gG_NLubMBlgULSa4DIAGpthdiFl06MaCSKlcuMKXcqVVUyZAZ1cDFH5rXhlv2ntgTcWHBpGVaHb64C-5ygOU4S1RlRP1Xm6Jk_bhUV9LOrN0Eozt0vRTKE9nQuhBfgZPgNoPTB0TL2_3IfbezCFSTsqNwlLx0r9-Dx9tFHPxbbsQ.UFpwxMy2q6JwxQgfi1FPC9yJALMfOkN5riRMUq7eFZE&dib_tag=se&keywords=metal+wiring+flexible+1%2F4+conduit&qid=1752253909&sprefix=metal+wiring+flexible+1%2F4+condui%2Caps%2C290&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AY6AO?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Axle]

I built a couple boxes and used the herd 360 wiring kit. It has some kind of metal shielding on the wire, which is nice. I have only used them for ~2 yrs, but it has worked well so far.

It was a little more expensive, but it comes set up with alligator clips for the battery, an inline fuse, and the hardware to go through the side of the box. I like that I can unplug it and not have wires hanging out of the box for storage/transport. Here is a link:

https://www.herd360.com/products/elite-battery-box-wiring-kit

I think he has youtube videos on setting up boxes as well.

 

[Beagle1]

I bought my kit from Amazon. I just snipped a small piece from the top of the can so I could run the wire to the battery. I’ve had no problem with water or bugs getting in the can. I am very happy with how well the whole setup works.