Battery Disconnect Switch

[Bob A.]

Please advise! Is it a good idea to use a Battery Disconnect Switch? If so, what is a good make and style? Is it necessary to alter/modify the Battery Cable when using one of these Switches?

Regards,

Bob Adams

[William L.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

Please advise! Is it a good idea to use a Battery Disconnect Switch? If so, what is a good make and style? Is it necessary to alter/modify the Battery Cable when using one of these Switches?

Regards,

Bob Adams

Bob
I feel that it is extremely important to use a battery switch. I like the knife style switch over the screw style but both will work on C1 & C2's You do not have to modify your battery cable.

[Paul L.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

I have always used them. I prefer the knife (guillotine) style. Very sturdy. No mods necessary. The pic shows my 1974 setup. Don't be distracted by the extra wiring; that is a fused circuit for a rear Blaupunkt subwoofer.

[James R.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

Bob
I feel that it is extremely important to use a battery switch. I like the knife style switch over the screw style but both will work on C1 & C2's You do not have to modify your battery cable.

I agree. I also use a knife style on my 65.

[Michael M.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

It's definitely a battery saver which ever style you use. Plus with a NCRS decal and a fire extinguisher you get some extra points in judging.

[Joe R.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

Please advise! Is it a good idea to use a Battery Disconnect Switch? If so, what is a good make and style? Is it necessary to alter/modify the Battery Cable when using one of these Switches?

Regards,

Bob Adams

Bob,

It's real handy if (heaven forbid) your car ever has an electrical fire.

Joe

[Lawrence R.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

The battery switch sounds like a great idea, but what good is the alarm system on the car with the battery dis-connected other than someone not being able to start it to steal the car.

[Joseph K.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

Old cars with old wiring lead to unfavorable conditions that may lead to fires. It is best to have a battery disconnect then not. As far as a security alarm, it is the choice between two evils... fire/melted car or a missing car. I have had the knob type of disconnect for two years with out a problem.

[John F.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

Who sells a good knife disconnect?
John F

[Paul L.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

Who sells a good knife disconnect?
John F

Wirth at JC Whitney. Solid unit

http://www.jcwhitney.com/battery-disconnect-switches/p2006121.jcwx?TID=101DF

[Lawrence R.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

I am sold on the switch, but what about your clock? do you reset it everytime you cut off the battery? or can you add something to keep the clock going?

[Alan S.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

Hi Lawrence,
I use a disconnect and reset the clock each time on my 71. It takes just a moment while I'm waiting for the engine to warm up.
Regards,
Alan

[Lawrence R.]

Re: Battery Disconnect Switch

Hi Lawrence,
I use a disconnect and reset the clock each time on my 71. It takes just a moment while I'm waiting for the engine to warm up.
Regards,
Alan

Hi Alan,
I had a clock in my 73 and when I went to set the time the gear came off the shaft that reset the time. I bought a new clock and don't want to reset no more than I need to the clocks are expensive. Thanks for the input.