[RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

[Ray Walters]

The EZ out is for unscrewing a threaded connection,  I've spent a bunch 
of time with those only to have the EZ out break off in there too.  Then 
you've got a real mess of hardened tool steel.

I would first drill several small 1/8" holes in the lead around the 
circumference of the bolt.  Then, I think tapping or pressing it out is 
the way.   The wheel puller would probably work.  You'll end up with an 
enlarged hole that you can either use a bigger bolt, or washers to deal 
with.

I agree some of the hardware that comes with cheaper L 16s, is 
inferior.  I've had plenty of those square heads come off with minimal 
torque.

R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760

On 1/20/2016 3:04 PM, Roy Rakobitsch wrote:
>
> Yup, id pre-drill and use an ez-out, or use a flaring tool as a small 
> press and drive it out.
>
> RoyR
>
> On Jan 20, 2016 3:54 PM, "Kristopher Schmid" <solman at legacysolar.com 
> <mailto:solman at legacysolar.com>> wrote:
>
>     Greetings,
>
>     Do any of you battery gurus have a suggestion for a method of
>     removing a bolt remnant that is corroded into a flag terminal. 
>     Both sides snapped off flush with the flag. I was thinking try to
>     drill it out or maybe a small gear pulling tool?  I will never
>     again use the non stainless hardware supplied by the manufacturer...
>
>     Picture attached for reference.
>
>     Thanks!
>
>
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