Battery Disconnect Switches - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

forestb · 09-21-2016, 04:27 PM

I am trying to figure out if I want to install a battery disconnect switch so that I can Disconnect my battery and lock my hood for extra security.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Has anyone used a Battery Dr. Automatic Battery Disconnect Switch? It allows you to disconnect your battery using a key fob.

racecougar · 09-21-2016, 08:55 PM

I use a Taylor #1033 in my race car. It's a durable, quality piece.

Marv D · 09-21-2016, 09:03 PM

Ditto, Taylor is quality stuff. Just be sure and look at the 'CONTINUOUS DUTY" rating of what you get. The Summit house brand switch is rated at 20 amps ,, the Taylor is rated at 180. There is a HUGE difference in the cheap ones continuous vs momentaty peak

AcampoDave · 09-21-2016, 11:29 PM

An old hotrodder at a drive in cruise nite told me to disconnect the gound side. He told me it's safer because current isnt a factor...I disconnect my ground terminal at the battery before I lock my hood. I used to undo the hot terminal but it seemed like the battery post would get oxidation on it and I was always having to clean it with a wire brush.

forestb · 09-22-2016, 10:53 AM

If I am using it for a weekend cruiser which kind would you recommend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marv D

Ditto, Taylor is quality stuff. Just be sure and look at the 'CONTINUOUS DUTY" rating of what you get. The Summit house brand switch is rated at 20 amps ,, the Taylor is rated at 180. There is a HUGE difference in the cheap ones continuous vs momentaty peak

zach_carver · 09-22-2016, 12:29 PM

Ive also wanted to do this. Especially as many trucks Ive seen lately stolen.

racecougar · 09-22-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

If I am using it for a weekend cruiser which kind would you recommend.

If you only need to interrupt the main circuit, then I'd recommend the Taylor #1032. It's $34 on Amazon (with free shipping if you're a Prime member), $35 at Summit, $37 at Jegs....

That said, if it were me, I'd spend the extra $3 or $4 and get the Taylor #1033, just in case I needed the ability to interrupt another circuit separately in the future.

09-21-2016, 08:55 PM	#2
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: Battery Disconnect Switches I use a Taylor #1033 in my race car. It's a durable, quality piece. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

09-21-2016, 09:03 PM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Battery Disconnect Switches Ditto, Taylor is quality stuff. Just be sure and look at the 'CONTINUOUS DUTY" rating of what you get. The Summit house brand switch is rated at 20 amps ,, the Taylor is rated at 180. There is a HUGE difference in the cheap ones continuous vs momentaty peak __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

09-21-2016, 11:29 PM	#4
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,780	Re: Battery Disconnect Switches An old hotrodder at a drive in cruise nite told me to disconnect the gound side. He told me it's safer because current isnt a factor...I disconnect my ground terminal at the battery before I lock my hood. I used to undo the hot terminal but it seemed like the battery post would get oxidation on it and I was always having to clean it with a wire brush.

09-22-2016, 12:29 PM	#6
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: Battery Disconnect Switches Ive also wanted to do this. Especially as many trucks Ive seen lately stolen. __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

09-21-2016, 04:27 PM	#1
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Battery Disconnect Switches I am trying to figure out if I want to install a battery disconnect switch so that I can Disconnect my battery and lock my hood for extra security. Does anyone have any recommendations? Has anyone used a Battery Dr. Automatic Battery Disconnect Switch? It allows you to disconnect your battery using a key fob.



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