Put the switch on the earthed side of the battery, not the power side
| ausmini https://www.ausmini.com/forums/ |
|
| Battery Cut Off Switch/Design https://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=69724 |
Page 1 of 4 |
| Author: | mtsmini [ Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Battery Cut Off Switch/Design |
Anybody got photos and details of how they have fitted battery cut off switches to their minis? I've seen some really crappy cable designs fitted to track cars. I'm looking to do something a little bit more aesthetically pleasing if possible. Open to all ideas....go for it! |
|
| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Battery cut off switch. |
For safety's sake it is always safer to switch the negative side of the battery. |
|
| Author: | norton [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battery cut off switch. |
Convertible Mini wrote: For safety's sake it is always safer to switch the negative side of the battery.
What do you mean ? |
|
| Author: | 1018cc [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
Put the switch on the earthed side of the battery, not the power side
|
|
| Author: | norton [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
Why ? What is the difference? |
|
| Author: | Wombat [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/GriotsGarage/77725_FAM?$detail$ OR 
Both available at Supercrap |
|
| Author: | mmiller6512 [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
Im thinking one each end of the car would be handy. If theres a fire it would be a bonus not to have to go near it. |
|
| Author: | simon k [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
all aussie minis have the hump where the push button starter was fitted on 850's - I've seen cars with a switch (big plastic key type) fitted there. Accessible, and aesthetically pleasing |
|
| Author: | Drewie [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
We have the removable key type set up fitted in the boot of our Mini K, remove the key and take it with you and lock the boot. We fitted it about 16 years ago and still seems to working ok. |
|
| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
simon k wrote: all aussie minis have the hump where the push button starter was fitted on 850's - I've seen cars with a switch (big plastic key type) fitted there. Accessible, and aesthetically pleasing
But that's VERY close to the zorst if you have a big system. These red switches stick down a long way. Check clearance...
|
|
| Author: | goodie [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Drewie wrote: We have the removable key type set up fitted in the boot of our Mini K, remove the key and take it with you and lock the boot. We fitted it about 16 years ago and still seems to working ok.
Same, they are an excellent idea, especially if you happen to have an electrical problem and you need to shut power from the battery off in a hurry, it's certainly quicker, than trying to undo a battery terminal. Cheap insurance in my opinion, ( mine is a Hella red key type which cost me $10 ). |
|
| Author: | AEG163job [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I've see cut-out switches fitted to the cross member under the front seats (you know the one) on the driver's side. That means hacking a hole to fit the switch & also in the floor pan itself to route the cable which raise water sealing issues, but at least its concealed. Down side is its fitted to positive feed, which according to others is not ideal. |
|
| Author: | phillb [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
My car appears to have had a switch fitted to the central support under the front edge of the rear seat in the past. Must have been the type with the red key judging by the hole. Currently my car has the type of switch that is part of the negative terminal on the battery. The type where you unscrew the knob to turn off power. Works well. Easy to fit. Easy to use. Extra security if you lock the boot. EDIT: ...heres a pic. 
|
|
| Author: | norton [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
AEG163job wrote: .
Down side is its fitted to positive feed, which according to others is not ideal. Can anyone tell me why this is ? |
|
| Author: | superSeven [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
norton wrote: AEG163job wrote: . Down side is its fitted to positive feed, which according to others is not ideal. Can anyone tell me why this is ? to remove the risk of the short being before the kill switch, rendering the kill switch ineffective. if you put the kill switch on the earth, and the positive is shorted anywhere, disconnecting the earth to the battery will open the circuit, no matter where the short is on the positive. |
|
| Page 1 of 4 | All times are UTC + 10 hours |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|