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Old 05-07-2013, 02:51 PM   #10
SteveM
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Default Re: Can I shut off the entire electrical with the key?

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Originally Posted by jrelliott View Post
Simple solution is to add a fuse block and pull the fuse when you get to where you want to go or put away.
That's what I keep forgetting to do.

I was thinking of making a switch to mount to the fuse block, which would at least make it easier than pulling the fuse.

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Originally Posted by jrelliott View Post
You also mentioned the battery runs down. If you have an alternator then the field is always energized unless you have a cut off switch or pull the fuse. If you have a generator then check it the cut out is not shorted.
I have a 6v alternator. Didn't realize something in there was still active.

I'm not worried about killing the starter (just worried about killing the battery!).

Steve

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