Wiring 9 volt batteries

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Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:13 pm

Iamb a newbie at spudguns and am going to build a pneumatic jobbie. I have to wire three 9 volt batts together. my question is how do you make the physical connection? I'm thinking solder, but wouldn't the heat ruin the batts?

Any help would be appreciated
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Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:20 pm

oh wow...

you can just twist the wires on to the terminal or get a 9v Cap.

Heat wont ruin the battery, before it does that, itle explode.
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Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:36 pm

What is a 9v cap and can I get one at Radio Shack?

PS: Thanx 4 the prompt reply!
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Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:38 pm

9v cap is the thing that snaps on to battery terminals, like in radios,remotes, and alot of things that use 9v's.

yes,they sell at RS
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Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:44 pm

Thanx again Lootenant. I'm on my way!
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Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:05 pm

I'd say forgo the batteries and just modify the sprinkler valve to actuate pneumatically. There's a how-to in the how-to section.

And yes, I'm assuming you're using a solenoid sprinkler valve for whatever you're building.
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Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:16 pm

OK, I'll chech the how to. Thanx Turbo
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