Where do you install a battery disconnect switch?

Where do you install a battery disconnect switch?

By removing the negative battery cable you are disconnecting the battery from the chassis of your vehicle. If you begin to remove the positive side before the negative and your wrench would make contact with any part of the vehicle, then you could cause a short in the system.

What is a battery disconnect switch?

Battery disconnect switches are designed to cut-off electrical power, help protect against electrical fires and theft when equipment is not in use. They also provide a reliable way to shut down electrical power during maintenance and protect batteries from excessive drain.

What happens when you disconnect the negative battery cable?

By removing the negative battery cable you are disconnecting the battery from the chassis of your vehicle. If you begin to remove the positive side before the negative and your wrench would make contact with any part of the vehicle, then you could cause a short in the system.

Which side of the battery do you disconnect first?

You should always remove the negative battery terminal first, to reduce the risk of sparks which can make the car battery explode. Once the negative terminal has been located, use the wrench to loosen the nut that holds the terminal.

Should a switch be on the positive or negative side?

This covers AC power and positive ground circuits as well as negative ground. The circuit works the same no matter where you put the switch. Part of the electrical code (for house wiring) says that the switch should always go between the hot conductor and the load. This is for safety.

Where do you put a kill switch?

This type of setup uses a physical switch or toggle button hidden somewhere in your car, usually under the dashboard area or around your car seat so it is easy for you to access it when you get in and out of your car.

Why put a battery isolator switch on the negative terminal?

When you remove a battery from a car you should ALWAYS disconnect the negative terminal first and then the positive. The reason for this is because as soon as you disconnect the negative terminal there is no way you can accidentally short the battery when removing the positive terminal.

Can a battery drain with the negative cable disconnected?

No, it won't drain overnight if you disconnect the positive lead. However, it's very bad practice & can be dangerous, assuming the car is negative earth/ground. NB: Just about every car built since about 1965 is negative Earth. Disconnect the negative terminal.

What is the best battery disconnect switch?

To find out if this is the case with your rig, get a 12-volt test light, push the switch to Storage, then disconnect the negative terminal on one of the batteries. Touch the probe to the post and the alligator clip to the cable. If the light comes on, you have a draw.