X290 Earth Strap

[Tim120]

As above, mine needs replacing.
Anyone know of a place to get a solid cable type rather than the braided Fiat one?
Or, what size of cable to use?

Think I've just spotted this one at coastal motorhomes.

Here be Linky Thing.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Last time I got mine off eBay, a proper copper one.

https://ebay.us/m/jzSrRB

 

[marchie]

Had a supplemental strap fitted about 2 years ago when the M/Home was serviced. Had a quick look whilst lying under the van at Barnoldswick and still looks almost as new, bolted onto the bellhousing of the gearbox

Steve

 

[RichardHelen262]

Any auto electrician will make one up for you for the length that you need

 

[trevskoda]

Some car shops will make one up, i make my own ones and have the tool to crimp the end fitting.

 

[colinm]

I would note that there are cheap and nasty 'fake' copper straps about, so be suspicious of bargains that look 'too good to be true'.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I would note that there are cheap and nasty 'fake' copper straps about, so be suspicious of bargains that look 'too good to be true'.

Thinking about it, my last one was stainless steel.

 

[Tim120]

So, went to Fiat Professional not far from me and got an OEM one, they've changed the design, I think, they do sell quite a few of them.
Thanks for all the input.

 

[Wully]

Big man your ball sack should be hanging that low by now you could attach a set of jump leads to them you could start a submarine in Antarctica.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I think Antarctica may have a shrinking effect.

 

[marchie]

Big man your ball sack should be hanging that low by now you could attach a set of jump leads to them you could start a submarine in Antarctica.

'Oh you'll never be a sailor if your balls hang low,
Can you tie 'em in a knot, can you tie tie 'em in a bow?
Do you get a funny feeling when you bang 'em on the ceiling?
Oh you'll never be a sailor if your balls hang low'

One of many ditties my Line Manager used to sing at work in those pre-PC days at Kidderminster 1973-78 . Sadly, Gordon died at the age of 35 from a massive heart attack caused by overwork - he didn't marry until he was 30, and left 3 young children, the eldest had just turned 5 years old. Crying shame

Steve

 

[wildebus]

£23 for a 250mm long cable! Wow. that is rather pricey. I think I would make my own up - parts would work out to be maybe £6.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

A decent copper battery earth cable would be up to the job.

 

[trevskoda]

£23 for a 250mm long cable! Wow. that is rather pricey. I think I would make my own up - parts would work out to be maybe £6.

Printers have came down in price.

 

[Tim120]

Big man your ball sack should be hanging that low by now you could attach a set of jump leads to them you could start a submarine in Antarctica.

This heat doesn't help

 

[Pudsey Bear]

You been sneaking round our house?