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In reply to # 2828231 by 66jalopy
If not being used every day I wouldn't do it. I would use a quick disconnect on battery post. Much safer.
I was going to suggest that too, so I agree.
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"2 terminal, red removable key. Objective is to use the device to stop battery running down when not in use. Hoping to fit somewhere in the cockfit… "
To avoid the dangers of routing such a high current cable into, and then back out of, the passenger compartment, I drilled a hole through the top of my driver's footwell and installed the switch through the hole. The location was right near the ground wire so I did't have to re-route anything, and the red key sticks down, just to the left of my steering column where it can not be seen but can still be easily reached to switch on/off.
Throw a 3A fuse across the terminals if you want to keep your station pre-sets/digital clock running, and just use it as an anti-theft device (and replace the fuse each time you forget!), and store the car on a battery tender. Or, pull the fuse and shut it down.
By the way, a battery will last longest if stored on a battery tender.
Norm
To avoid the dangers of routing such a high current cable into, and then back out of, the passenger compartment, I drilled a hole through the top of my driver's footwell and installed the switch through the hole. The location was right near the ground wire so I did't have to re-route anything, and the red key sticks down, just to the left of my steering column where it can not be seen but can still be easily reached to switch on/off.
Throw a 3A fuse across the terminals if you want to keep your station pre-sets/digital clock running, and just use it as an anti-theft device (and replace the fuse each time you forget!), and store the car on a battery tender. Or, pull the fuse and shut it down.
By the way, a battery will last longest if stored on a battery tender.
Norm
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I installed a battery cutoff switch on my Sprite. It is the type with the RED KEY. It is located on the inside of the firewall behind the TACH. All of the cables are still in the engine compartment. I did it mainly as a theft deterrent. Someone would really have to look hard to find the switch. It is a very clean installation
I keep the car on a battery tender when it is not going to be used for a long period of time.
Richard
I keep the car on a battery tender when it is not going to be used for a long period of time.
Richard
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Rather than cut off the positive side, I find it much better to take the ground side out of the circuit.
I mounted mine in the trunk to act as a theft deterrent. It was also closer to the battery so the wiring was easy.
I mounted mine in the trunk to act as a theft deterrent. It was also closer to the battery so the wiring was easy.
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