Battery Switch

[kev131]

Does anyone use these...and what's a good solution?

How about this one...?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Battery-Master-Isolator-Cut-Off-Kill-Switch-HOT-ROD-KIT-CAR-/200724308948?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebc19e3d4

[mirafioriman]

A good solution to what Kev?

[daverwd]

Battery Disconnect Switch Isolator Cut Off Switch Fuselink"
ebay Item number: 121000018600
( can't do link to item as i don't know how to)
If it's just to leave the power to the battery disconnected when your car is not in use for long periods i would
use this .. a lot easier to install  &, more pleasing to the eye than that big key /switch.. ..



 

[kev131]

A good solution to what Kev?

For cars that lie unused for weeks at a time and not having to continually connect & disconnect the battery lead. 

That seems another good solution Dave - Can anyone reccommend any having purchased & fitted one? I noticed that a lot of old Fiats had them fitted in Malta and I like the concept.

[jasonh131]

hi kev , i've used this in the past ,,,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MARINE-CAMPER-CAR-TRUCK-ANTI-THEFT-BATTERY-TERMINAL-/360473163744?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53eddff7e0

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-1300-Midget-MGB-GT-Magnette-Car-Battery-Isolater-Cut-Off-Security-Switch-/221128001139?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item337c418673

and now got these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lift-Off-Quick-Release-Battery-Clamps-Terminals-/261073397317?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cc92fe645
 

[mirafiori76]

Why don't you just disconnect the battery? Much easier, much cheaper and you won't have to add some part to your car that isn't original.

[mirafioriman]

Or you could buy a battery conditioner.

[c.a.c131]

Why don't you just disconnect the battery? Much easier, much cheaper and you won't have to add some part to your car that isn't original.

I think the same I know people that use these all the time to keep their battery from going low

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solar-Powered-12V-Battery-Trickle-Charger-Boats-Cars-/200730401640?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item2ebc76db68

[kev131]

I'm not concerned with the charge status - It's the fire risk that I'm concerned with...

[c.a.c131]

I'm not concerned with the charge status - It's the fire risk that I'm concerned with...

I always disconnect the battery when cars are parked in a garage, just in case

[Robert]

Hi Kevin,

I have a switch quite similar to Posting #1 installed:



In my Alfa I had the first switch from Jason's posting, however I am not pleased with this solution; I am back to just disconnecting the battery on this car.

My recommendation would be: if you want to install a switch, take the real thing, not the handy dandy item.