joepmo
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Okay after picking my TT up from storage and having no battery to power the electric jack, I have figured out I need to install a battery disconnect. Just not running enough between trips to keep it charged.
Simple question - does the disconnect go on the positive or negative post of the battery?
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Hgarnerno1
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The battery disconnect switch should go on the positive side of the battery. I have found it just as easy to disconnect the positive lead from the battery. This way you are sure it is disconnected.. Good luck.
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Art D
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Since the + and - posts are different diameters, which one does it fit? Or is this a blade switch that you will mount somewhere, in which case put in on the negative side. Why? A blade switch is exposed metal that can be accidentally shorted to ground (not good) if placed on the positive side.
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silverado11
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I installed mine on the positive side of the battery. Works great!
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4*phun*2
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On the positive side.
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HappyTrails2U2
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If you use this type you want to hook it to the negative post.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97853&xcamp=google&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&zmam=33951326&zmas=12&zmac=112&zmap=97853
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GuyM
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A disconnect switch should always be installed on the "ground" side of the battery, which is usually the negative side, it is for safety. If you are disconnecting the positive terminal with the negative terminal connected and your wrench comes in contact with some metal connected to the frame you will see an arc that you will not forget. That is why the repair manuals will always tell you to disconnect the grounded side first. It will work on either side, it's just safer to put it on the negative side.
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Art D
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GuyM wrote:A disconnect switch should always be installed on the "ground" side of the battery, which is usually the negative side, it is for safety. If you are disconnecting the positive terminal with the negative terminal connected and your wrench comes in contact with some metal connected to the frame you will see an arc that you will not forget. That is why the repair manuals will always tell you to disconnect the grounded side first. It will work on either side, it's just safer to put it on the negative side.
GuyM,
Thanks for the educated support.
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GuyM
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Art D,
I got my education the hard way. I've seen the arc, I've felt the arc, I got a burned hand.
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4*phun*2
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HappyTrails2U2 wrote:If you use this type you want to hook it to the negative post.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97853&xcamp=google&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&zmam=33951326&zmas=12&zmac=112&zmap=97853
Why?
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