 Battery kill / cutoff switch, Seeking input on whether to install or not |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
 Jun 23 2023, 05:59 PM
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I searched "battery kill switch" and "battery cutoff switch" and nothing came up.
I know they are primarily used for track safety purposes, but I'd like to install a Hella battery kill / cutoff switch on the battery in the engine bay  Primary reasons: 1. Turning the switch off sure beats unhooking the battery terminals anytime I want to tinker on the car. 2. Installing a switch should extend the life of the battery post and clamps by not having to remove and re-mount each time I thinker (some times multiple times a week). 3. Another line of anti-theft defense for when parking in public. Are there are reasons why I shouldn't install a switch? Just want to make sure I'm aware of potential downsides. Thank you in advance for your input. |
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DC_neun_vierzehn Battery kill / cutoff switch Jun 23 2023, 05:59 PM
hndyhrr I have this one installed on the pumpkin.
Mostly... Jun 23 2023, 06:17 PM
hndyhrr
I have this one installed on the pumpkin.
Mostl... Jun 23 2023, 06:18 PM jvmarino I have these on all my vintage cars. My main purp... Jun 23 2023, 06:38 PM mb911 I use mine all the time. Works really well and I f... Jun 23 2023, 08:00 PM willieg I have been putting Hella battery cutoff switches ... Jun 23 2023, 11:42 PM Craigers17 I've tried both types in this thread. Both wo... Jun 24 2023, 04:53 AM Geezer914 I have one installed where the cigarette lighter w... Jun 24 2023, 05:16 AM mlindner Same here. Works great. Also have a inline fuse fo... Jun 24 2023, 05:26 AM nivekdodge
Same here. Works great. Also have a inline fuse f... Jun 24 2023, 01:13 PM barefoot While not a theft protection, I installed a 1 in 4... Jun 24 2023, 06:37 AM DC_neun_vierzehn Thanks everyone for the input.
I would love to se... Jun 24 2023, 06:46 AM silverg Mine Jun 24 2023, 10:16 AM r_towle So,
I have an 8 year old lead acid battery I just ... Jun 24 2023, 02:29 PM wonkipop
So,
I have an 8 year old lead acid battery I just... Jun 24 2023, 11:07 PM StarBear
[quote name='r_towle' post='3085582' date='Jun 24... Jun 25 2023, 05:14 AM StarBear Yep; all three reasons. I use a simple marine batt... Jun 24 2023, 02:56 PM mlindner kevin, yes it is plexiglass ran through a router..... Jun 24 2023, 03:38 PM stownsen914 It's not a bad idea for the reasons mentioned ... Jun 24 2023, 09:43 PM KSCarrera RE: Battery kill / cutoff switch Jun 25 2023, 12:53 AM Literati914 Anyone know the model# for the Hella four pole uni... Jun 26 2023, 03:54 PM KSCarrera
Anyone know the model# for the Hella four pole un... Jun 27 2023, 01:46 AM mlindner Pegasus and Summit racing has the four pole. Jun 27 2023, 04:13 AM  |
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