[DML] Re: battery cut-off switch

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

I have recently fitted a battery cut off switch to " DUSTY" but some of you
chaps might not like the idea of it as it involves cutting a 1/2" hole in
the plastic battery cover, and a smaller hole in the covering carpet!

I obtained a "HELLER" boat type heavy duty switch with removable red plastic
key, fastened one battery terminal straight on to it, made up a short length
of starter cable, to bridge between battery and the other side of the
switch. Than mounted the switch with one wood screw, in the top right hand
corner of the battery compartment, with the key hole facing forward. Put
some paint on the end of the switch, and carefully located the plastic
cover, this shows where to cut the hole, when the cover is replaced, the
black body of the switch is flush with the plastic cover. A small slit in
the carpet, in goes the key and "hey presto", a battery isolating/
anti-theft device you can use, by just reaching behind the seat( drivers in
my case).

Why this type of fitting? well the others mounted on the battery are so
difficult to get at, they seldom get used. I use this one every time.

Chris P DOC(uk)


----- Original Message -----
From: <ToniLFHS98@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: 02 December 1999 19:24
Subject: [DML] battery cut-off switch


> Can anyone recommand a "BATTERY CUT-OFF" switch and where best to install?
> Thanks
> Bill
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