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Old 05-21-2026, 08:23 AM   #7
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Default Re: Battery Disconnect / Isolator

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Originally Posted by nkaminar View Post
The disconnect switch is good for assuring the battery does not discharge while the car sits, or for theft deterrence. But it is most useful when there is an emergency, such as a short causing a fire or the starter switch sticking. So put it somewhere where it is accessible.
this is so true.
one of the biggest causes for the battery discharging while the car is parked is the generator cut out. a night switch, as long as you shut the switch off, will prevent that.
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