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[PeteVS]

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.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by PeteVS

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.

[paul2748]

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).

[Henryat1140]

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.

Regards

Henry

[Marvin/TN]

I have one like that, haven't instaled it yet but will instal and use it.