I tried doing a search as I assume this has been covered here, but nothing comes up.
Looking for under the hood battery cutoff switched to serve two purposes;
Prevent battery drain from phantom circuits.
Anti-theft device (yes, I know not full proof)
I've seen car collectors install these in classic cars before.
Here's my experience. I had to install two-way radio's, and other electronic equipment (mapping) in Polaris side-by-sides at work. I was a Communications Tech, and also served in the military working on aircraft (avionics), and ground support and test equipment.
I found at NAPA some battery cutoff switches that had a removable T-handle key. Supposed to be for under-hood applications. Damn things were intermittent (made in China), and wouldn't work half the time.
Looking at Marine Grade switches, assuming they would be a higher quality, probably even water proof, if not just more water resistant than those made for automotive applications?
Unfortunately, every dealer and distributor I contact can't give me a good answer to where they are manufactured. I'm trying to avoid made in China crap. Would prefer something made in USA, Japan, or Europe.
Anyone here have experience with a good quality unit?
Thanks in advance, here's a link to some of the Marine Grade switches:
Looking for under the hood battery cutoff switched to serve two purposes;
Prevent battery drain from phantom circuits.
Anti-theft device (yes, I know not full proof)
I've seen car collectors install these in classic cars before.
Here's my experience. I had to install two-way radio's, and other electronic equipment (mapping) in Polaris side-by-sides at work. I was a Communications Tech, and also served in the military working on aircraft (avionics), and ground support and test equipment.
I found at NAPA some battery cutoff switches that had a removable T-handle key. Supposed to be for under-hood applications. Damn things were intermittent (made in China), and wouldn't work half the time.
Looking at Marine Grade switches, assuming they would be a higher quality, probably even water proof, if not just more water resistant than those made for automotive applications?
Unfortunately, every dealer and distributor I contact can't give me a good answer to where they are manufactured. I'm trying to avoid made in China crap. Would prefer something made in USA, Japan, or Europe.
Anyone here have experience with a good quality unit?
Thanks in advance, here's a link to some of the Marine Grade switches:
Battery Switches | Battery Selector and Shutoff Switches | West Marine
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