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Old 12-12-07, 01:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Battery disconnect wiring

For a battery disconnect switch I would always put it on the -ve as close to the battery as possible.

But if you're talking about a motorsport emergency engine kill switch I believe it has to go on the +ve and must specifically disconnect the the ignition, fuel pump/s and alternator. The reason for this is that otherwise the alternator can continue to power up the system and the engine may keep running.

Not being an electrician I may have the reasoning wrong, but that is my understanding.

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