I would like to install a kill switch somewhere in or on the vehicle to interrupt the ground cable. It might be the hot side, but my friend suggested it is the ground cable.
Our Rav sits for long periods and it is hard on the battery, so I use a charger on a timer that goes an hour a day, to top it off. I would prefer to use it with the system disengaged, because I have heard that it can damage the alternator.
I think I recall that some systems reset themselves when the batt is disconnected and I am not concerned about the clock.
So I would like to install a night switch similar to what large trucks use or like an aircraft master switch or a motorcycle or skidoo kill switch.
A friend had one on his antique car. Great for antitheft also.
I see night switches at Battery Disconnect Switches - Electro-Wizard Automatic Battery Disconnect Switch - Combination Battery & Alternator Kill Switch - Combination Magneto & Battery Kill Switch but I figured there are some pretty smart PPL here who might know better.
Is it worthwhile?
Is my thinking right on pos/neg and
does the charger hurt the alternator?
Our Rav sits for long periods and it is hard on the battery, so I use a charger on a timer that goes an hour a day, to top it off. I would prefer to use it with the system disengaged, because I have heard that it can damage the alternator.
I think I recall that some systems reset themselves when the batt is disconnected and I am not concerned about the clock.
So I would like to install a night switch similar to what large trucks use or like an aircraft master switch or a motorcycle or skidoo kill switch.
A friend had one on his antique car. Great for antitheft also.
I see night switches at Battery Disconnect Switches - Electro-Wizard Automatic Battery Disconnect Switch - Combination Battery & Alternator Kill Switch - Combination Magneto & Battery Kill Switch but I figured there are some pretty smart PPL here who might know better.
Is it worthwhile?
Is my thinking right on pos/neg and
does the charger hurt the alternator?