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Old 04-14-2013, 08:26 AM   #1
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Default Battery Quick Disconnect - Available - you pay shipping only

Just kidding -
Given the undecidedly negative opinions of the device that appear below I thought I would hide my un-educated purchase by giving it away.................


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I've never used one of these before.

On a positive ground setup - which terminal do you put it on?

When you disconnect - do you just loosen the green knob or do you unscrew and separate it?

Thanks again....
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Old 04-14-2013, 08:34 AM   #2
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John, When I purchased my '40 Conv. it had one of these disconnects installed. I believe it was installed on the negative post. A word of caution...I noticed a big drop in juice to the starter when using this type of disconnect. When I removed the disconnect from the battery and connected the cable directly to the battery, the starter turned over much faster. There are better battery disconnects available, in my opinion. Good luck, Pat
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Old 04-14-2013, 08:34 AM   #3
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Generally you would disconnect the hot side. In other words, the negative post.
With this type of disconnect, simply back off the green knob.
Just a word of caution for you... if you have trouble on the road (what seems like a dead battery) look at this disconnect. they are not of very good quality.
The old ones that look like this were solid brass. Those worked well. Like most things, the manufacture found a way to make them cheaper while sacrificing quality.
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Old 04-14-2013, 08:35 AM   #4
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I have the blade style, I have them on the pos side. Unless you have a clock that you absolutely have to have running.

I'm 12V, it does not matter as long as one is dis-connected.
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Old 04-14-2013, 08:51 AM   #5
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This should keep you busy!http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...light=positive
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Old 04-14-2013, 09:20 AM   #6
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They are pretty much junk. There are better ones out there. Thats why there cheap to buy. ken ct.
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Old 04-14-2013, 09:35 AM   #7
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Those green knob devices are good at disconnecting the battery when you want it connected, the plastic melts ---when it works you just loosen the knob, they are not designed for the amperage of a 6V system, and have trouble with a 12V system, i have fixed many cranking and charging problems by removing it, they are good for buisness, ---tow truck buisness, battery sales, light bulb sales ---even a good insurance fire repair job once
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Old 04-14-2013, 01:25 PM   #8
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I have one on my old 12V car and it's been working fine for the past 8 years. It should be installed on the GROUND side of the battery. Just loosen the knob.
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Old 04-14-2013, 06:49 PM   #9
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I bought one recently at a swap meet. They seem to be made to fit the positive terminal ok but won't tighten very well on the negative terminal which is a little smaller. Overtightening them can make them snap off.
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Old 04-14-2013, 07:12 PM   #10
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I have one on both my car and truck and they work great without any issues whatsoever. So nice to be able to disconnect the battery with a turn of a knob. Other than the size of the battery post I can see no difference which one you put it on. Either one will completely isolate the battery.
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Old 04-14-2013, 07:12 PM   #11
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When you take a file to that nice looking brass piece you'll find pot metal underneath. Those cheap ones aren't worth the postage. If you feel the need to disconnect the battery remove a cable.
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Old 04-14-2013, 07:39 PM   #12
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Maybe I should get rid of those I have. I have seen them work lose also corode. What should I look for a Carlisle?
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Old 04-14-2013, 07:48 PM   #13
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I have one on my old 12V car and it's been working fine for the past 8 years. It should be installed on the GROUND side of the battery. Just loosen the knob.

Same here. I had to look hard to find a US-made one, but never had an issue on a 12V battery that I had it on.
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Old 04-14-2013, 07:58 PM   #14
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I just take off the ground cable. But if you use it, put it on the ground side of the battery (positive in an old Ford).
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Old 04-14-2013, 08:10 PM   #15
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Turning this around for a Positive spin.

IMO a battery disconnect switch is a way to generate peace of mind. When the sucker is OFF there's nothing that can catch the car afire from its own electrical system. Sleep well at night - stop worrying about that smouldering short which can not only burn up the car but the garage as well.

The device mentioned here is really junk - though as Kubes has stated they 'used to be' good and well made.

We use a Cole-Hersee battery disconnect switch rated at 250Amps @6v.
There is no power loss caused by the introduction of the switch. Ours is installed in the positive (ground) leg. We used extra heavy duty cables from NAPA.

The switch was about $25.00 and the cables about $40.

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Old 04-15-2013, 12:47 AM   #16
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I have one like that, haven't instaled it yet but will instal and use it.
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Old 04-15-2013, 05:26 AM   #17
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I keep a 1/2" handy and take off the cable and remove all doubt
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Old 04-15-2013, 07:05 AM   #18
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Find a CAT master switch. Not only heavy duty, but has a removable key. Problem is, all CAT keys are the same!
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Old 04-15-2013, 10:00 AM   #19
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None of them are very practicle on 36 and befor (under the floor batteries).
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Old 04-15-2013, 12:39 PM   #20
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6 Volt systems draw twice the current (amps) as 12 volt systems. If the contact surface area on this unit is too small, it might heat up and fail, and also cause voltage drops.
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