Battery Disconnect Switch - Event Date: 16 Dec 2017

Originally posted by Olddawgsrule Originally posted by StephenH Despite what NHRA says, I was always taught connect positive first, then negative; disconnect negative first, then positive. That is why my disconnect is on the negative side. I don't think I will be racing my 'Pod, so I will stick with the old standard. The real answer depends on the reason. Also why I say, if in doubt DPDT. No chance on any feedback of power both sides are dis-connected. I bought my transfer switch for the house because it is a DPDT. No possibility of any feedback to the folks working the lines out there trying to get me grid power back.

All transfer switches have to be double pole.  Modern house services are double pole so anything less would not meet electrical code.

My disconnect is on negative side also and it works perfectly.

BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH



Used the white ground wires, no shorting if wire ends accidently touch the frame:

Link:
http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=786&pictureid=4500

Mounted the weather proof electrical box on the tongue near the batteries for shortest wires:

Link:
http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=786&pictureid=4499

The cover has one screw to allow the cover to pivot away

A bungee holes the cover closed but allow quick aceess:

Link:
http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=786&pictureid=4501

The visible wires are the emergency breakaway cable, not electrical...

Box from homedepot:

Link:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/12-in-x-12-in-x-6-in-Junction-Box-R5133713/202043349

Used the ears to hold the bungee in place.

Enjoy!