Battery disconnect methods (was: charging issues)

["Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>]

Right on, Kerry.  I do this on all my cars - I can't take a chance of some
rodent causing a fire in one of my storage buildings while a car is parked.
As for the comment on the disconnect switches, these are OK for 12 volt
cars, but usually cause starting problems with 6 volt cars because of the
added resistance in the line.   I'd rather just leave the battery cable a
tad short of super tight on the battery post, so I can twist it loose with
just a little grunt.

I recognize Chris' concern; we really should do this only on the ground
side, so even if it should bounce off (it's never happened to me), it can't
do any harm unless it gets tangled up in some rotating machinery.

Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kerry Pinkerton" <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>


> I did not say loose.  I said snug.  Loose enough you can twist it off but
> certainly not loose enough to fall off.  The battery will make it's own
> connection.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Christopher Hoffman <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> > Great technical advice from Kerry, although I would recommend never
> driving
> > a car with a loose battery cable. The relatively long cable could pop
off
> > and land who knows where (fan belt? starter motor?). Go with the
> > quick-disconnect that Kerry noted... it's a few bucks for peace of mind
> and
> > safety, available at any auto parts store.
> >
> > Chris in LA