Battery Cutoff Switch

Anybody using this specific cutoff switch on the cranking battery?www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/top- ... g-nut/1311I went on the FAQ area and saw a discussion on cutoff switches. Ive got a powerpole on my PIV and was thinking of placing this cutoff switch on my battery to be sure I dont have any phantom draw from the outboard and powerpole while the boat is in my shop.I know that Optimax motors like high cold cranking amps and I was wondering if anybody had used this particular cutoff switch with the Optimax motor and everything had worked just fine (no reduction in CCA thru the switch). I dont want to put anything in the circuit thats going to hurt anything in the long run.

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January 8, 2013 at 9:20 pm #327773

Joey
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This is one I got from BCB and had my dealer install. It shuts off my poles. Call parts, they can help!

January 8, 2013 at 9:27 pm #327793

scbasscatowner
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cb2structural I just had the same exact thing on my battery . I would not recommend it though !I went and orderd a perko on off switch from west Marine I think its under fourty bucks . They are also ignition protected .

January 8, 2013 at 9:31 pm #327813

cb2structural
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Thanks Joey, but Im looking to cut everything off, outboard included.BCB – In the FAQ section about battery drainage, you guys reference the following cutoff switch:/M37/44090/TOP%20MOUNT%20BATTERY%20DISCONNECT/ I went down to Camping World, which is not far from this office, and picked up this exact switch. I got in the truck and looked at the product literature, and found that this switch is not appropriate for use in a boat.The surge capacity of this switch is only 750 amps. My Optimax requires 1000 MCA or 800 CCA per page 64 of the owners manual. The required battery amperage is above the operating capacity of this switch.Also, in a big boxed note on the back of the package, the manufacturer states “This switch is not intended nor recommended for marine use”.I also saw where someone stated that this switch should go on the positive side of the battery. The switch manufacturer had a diagram on the back of the package indicating it was to be used on the negative side.Maybe Im completely wrong and the FAQ is very appropriate, but from what I saw, I dont think so. Thought I should for sure say something since Ive studied this now since beginning this thread.

January 8, 2013 at 10:09 pm #327832

scbasscatowner
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Cb youre correct the blade switch is no good get the perko on-off switch . It will kill everything Don at European marine in Greenville sc sells them and thats what he recommends.

January 8, 2013 at 10:44 pm #327850

Bass Cat Boats
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If you call parts, they have a switch that will do either. They have what your wanting to do. I just wanted to kill my poles only.

January 8, 2013 at 11:51 pm #327871

Bass Cat Boats
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You can use our battery switch with breaker, or you can find a Wirth brand banana spade switch like this one. Only Wirth makes one like this that we know of. BCB

January 9, 2013 at 2:57 am #327886

Bass Cat Boats
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BCB – Thats the switch I bought, got out to my truck, and then read the back of the package and found out what I listed above.

January 9, 2013 at 3:19 am #327906

Bass Cat Boats
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Wirth switches are fine for freshwater use, though they are not recommended for marine due to the potential for saltwater use. Petroleum jelly and keep it clean, you should be fine.
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