Batter Paranoia

  • Gianni
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Posts: 2063
    May 21, 2003 at 2:01 am #1232145

    I’ve been thinking of getting a switch for the main battery. Anyone else use one of these?

    The main reason I want one is for convenience. When I’m not in the boat, I usually disconnect the positive terminal because in the past I’ve had a trolling motor short and light up on me. I’d hate to have the wiring for the main cable going back to the outboard do the same.

    As far as I know, I’m about the only person who disconnects every time out. Is this unwarranted paranoia on my part?

    Gianni
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Posts: 2063
    May 21, 2003 at 2:01 am #267113

    And now I see I missed a “y” in the title. A little tired? Think so!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 21, 2003 at 4:00 am #267122

    Gianni

    I’ve never heard of a problem coming from leaving the power supply connected during storage. I wouldn’t worry about it too much but then, if it brings you piece of mind, install one of those battery disconnect switches that operate with a simple quarter turn and sleep easy.

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