Battery terminals? Anyone know where to get these?

ripley802 · 2015-12-15T12:19:06+00:00

Aside from scavenging from spares does anyone know where to get replacement battery terminals? I am looking for the "L" shaped ones that go on several model...

Super

Rotary Tools like Dremel have buffing wheels and a polishing compound that should do the trick http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/SubCategories.aspx?catid=2066&catname=Polishing+Wheels
I don't know what I would do without my Dremels. I have two, one that is the pen/wand type and a cordless handheld.

Nigels

How about an ultrasonic cleaner? they just use water and work wonders for coins, keys, jewelery etc 😃

Super

Now there is an idea. Many ladies have one of those the only problem is will they let you use it. If you do try it let us know how it turned out....er...not the fight that ensues....how the ultrasonic cleaner works :cool:

ripley802

I have been in contact with a person from China regarding the terminals. At this point the cost is still too high for me to purchase them, but trying to work out a deal. I will keep you posted if I finally get them. I would like to package them with the brass rivets and maybe sell as a repair kit, but who knows..

Nigels

I still wonder if its possible to use the terminals out of the battery holders you can buy from electrical parts stores with a bit of judicious soldering of course 🙂

ripley802

Nigels wrote
I still wonder if its possible to use the terminals out of the battery holders you can buy from electrical parts stores with a bit of judicious soldering of course 🙂

I had a couple styles already a and purchased 2 other types, but they do not fit or look horrible. I know they are not really seen once the covers are on but I like to try to repair them as much as the stock look as possible.

I don't think the China contact is going to work out. The best deal for them is $0.03 per pc, but a min order of 10,000 and then $70 USD for shipping. YIKES.. I will keep looking maybe something will come up, or maybe I buy a natal stamping machine..
😃

anc6802

Thats a great find for new terminals, many different choices. Ill be sure to check those out for some future projects!

I buy alot of used trains, most of them have corroded battery terminals. What I do is strip the train down and remove the terminals, and soak them is clr or any strong calcium/lime scale remover. If left in there for about 1 min, they come out looking like brand new with all the corrosion is gone. In most cases it looks like nothing ever happened, sometimes if the corrosion is realm bad it leaves some putting but they still work great!

ripley802

anc6802 wrote
Thats a great find for new terminals, many different choices. Ill be sure to check those out for some future projects!

I buy alot of used trains, most of them have corroded battery terminals. What I do is strip the train down and remove the terminals, and soak them is clr or any strong calcium/lime scale remover. If left in there for about 1 min, they come out looking like brand new with all the corrosion is gone. In most cases it looks like nothing ever happened, sometimes if the corrosion is realm bad it leaves some putting but they still work great!

Thanks. Yeah the site has tons, but getting them is the problem. I think this is a bust for me unless I want to shell out $400 for 10,000 of them. :dodgy:

That said I agree most can be cleaned up and I have had great luck with white distilled vinegar. The problem is the 10-20% that are too far gone. IE... Corroded into multiple pieces..

I just wish there was an easy way to get the brand new ones.

ripley802

Well it has been over a year and I am happy to report I think I finally secured these elusive battery terminals. I say "think" because I do not have them in hand yet. I have been working with the company where I first (and only place) that I have saw them, and finally got the qty and cost down to a "reasonable" amount. I should be able to get the TnA stock I hav repaired now and have plenty for future repairs.

Ucwepn

following 🙂

Super

BRAVO!

ripley802

A little snip it from the invoice.

Super

LOL...you sure 1000 is enough?

Nigels

Or you could sell some small batches to your buddies on here at a small profit and get some of your costs back 😉

Silly question, but are both the battery terminals the same or will you have to get a 1,000 of the other one made by this mysterious company? 🙂

ripley802

Nigels wrote
Or you could sell some small batches to your buddies on here at a small profit and get some of your costs back 😉

Silly question, but are both the battery terminals the same or will you have to get a 1,000 of the other one made by this mysterious company? 🙂

Great question. I asked but did not get a good reply back as to if it was both. The will fit in either it is just the would look best with both the + and -.

I was thinking of making a repair kit but need to try and fix what I have first..😃

ripley802

Got the tracking number the other day and they arrived at the Hong Kong airport for dispatch..😃. Hoping they are the right ones as I have searched high and low for these things..:dodgy:

Nigels

ripley802 wrote
Got the tracking number the other day and they arrived at the Hong Kong airport for dispatch..😃. Hoping they are the right ones as I have searched high and low for these things..:dodgy:

If they are you could get a good little side-line going selling them on eBay or something lol

If not? Well I'm sure you'll find something they will fit eventually...

ripley802

Nigels wrote
If they are you could get a good little side-line going selling them on eBay or something lol

If not? Well I'm sure you'll find something they will fit eventually...

Believe it or not, I was thinking 1000 would not be enough. I was trying for more, but apparently the shipping would have been outrageous. I am content with the 1000 for now. The "broker" (person in china I was working with) asked if they were for resale or personal use?? I cannot believe that these would only be manufactured by one company, but who knows. The odd thing is, they are still in some of the newer trains and accessories, like the J-13 station i just received has them.

I should have some left over after repairing what i have, and will check on here first to see if anyone is in need. I have tracked down the right size brass rivets too in order to secure these, which was a chore in itself.. :dodgy:

Super

You are Totally Terminal Ripley.

ripley802

Super wrote
You are Totally Terminal Ripley.

Haha..

PS: they have arrived in the US.. yay.. and very speedy I may add.

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