Hotronics makes a very neat battery cut off switch that is easy to install
and works easier than a traditional battery cut-off switch.
Take a look at the article I wrote on the Hotronics switch (no financial
interest in product).
Install the cut-off switch near the battery. Add a battery post to the
output side of the switch. Remove the hot battery lead and put it on the
post installed on the switch. Add a short battery cable from the input side
of the switch to the battery's hot terminal. You are ready to go.
http://www.irinfo.com/garage/hotronics.pdf
Gil Fuqua
Nashville, TN
-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ian Miller
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 10:07 AM
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: o/t: Battery cut off switch.
Last fall I found my father a 68 MGC. The battery is located under the rear
parcel shelf. To be covered under his insurance he must disconnect the
battery anytime the car sits overnight (british, to avoid fires). The
problem is removing the rear arcel shelf and disconnecting the battery is a
royal PIA. I told him I would install a battery cut off switch on the rear
parcel and all he would have to do is turn the switch. Now I have run into
a few questions before I order the parts.
I looked at the battery cables yesterday and they said they were 1 GA. I
though most battery cables were 4-6 ga. I can't find any terminals for a 1
GA wire. Also I thought the pos and neg terminals were different sizes on
most batteries. All the clamp and solidier on terminals I can find are
universal. Will these work properly? Finally I'm looking at the Cut off
switch from Pegasus pn 4431. Does anyone know what diameter the studs are
on that switch so I can order the properly sized ring terminals?
Thans for all your help.
Ian
66 Datsun 1600 Stroker
67 Datsun Project
00 FSAE University of Delaware SAE Car
2004 Ford F350 6.0L Diesel
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