Anderson connector location

[domV8]

Looking to fit an Anderson connector, to remove "lock-out" issues when battery flat.

Just wondering on peoples thoughts on location - especially those who have fitted one already.

Seems utterly self-defeating to fit it internally, and will most likely get ripped off if fitted underneath - so the logical placement seems to me to be in the nosecone with a suitable clip (think mini fire extinguisher-style clip)...

Thoughts gentlemen..?


Thanks,


Dom

[LongBaz463BHP]

Where are you going to keep the jump lead end, in the boot?

[bsdnazz]

LongBaz463BHP said:

Where are you going to keep the jump lead end, in the boot?

I keep the jump lead end in the boot as I have the knowledge.

Also, the last time I needed to use the jump leads was to start an Audi that had battery issues.

[domV8]

I'm talking about the plug end...

I don't want the plug in the boot or in the car, because if I have a flat battery I won't be able to get to it - outside seems the logical location, just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or useful advice...

Thanks

[LongBaz463BHP]

I have a Anderson set of leads, however I realised that if the battery went flat and the jump lead part of the kit was in the boot it somewhat defeated the object unless someone else who was passing by had the Anderson jump lead in their car.
What I did was to put external battery posts under the back wing of the car so that ANY jump leads could be connected.

I have a full set of Anderson leads in the garage if you have not bought any yet.

Edited by LongBaz463BHP on Friday 27th February 07:42

Edited by LongBaz463BHP on Friday 27th February 08:06

[domV8]

Ah - now that IS a good idea...

I acquired a free Anderson plug, and thought I would attach it so that a breakdown lorry could just "plug in" in the event of a battery drain...

Front or rear - probably front in my case - would be the most accessible areas of the car thinking about the usual breakdown locations (parking bay, side of road, etc)...

Perhaps this is a better all-round option - utter simplicity... Good thinking there..!

As a huge point of laziness - where did you get the covered contact points from..?

Thanks,


Dom

[LongBaz463BHP]

Think I got them off Ebay. They are called Jumper Posts

Edited by LongBaz463BHP on Friday 27th February 11:35

[domV8]

Thanks

Any advice/pitfalls regarding locating these in/near the nosecone anyone..?

[ch427]

you can buy an anderson style connector bracket and a push in protector too, probably make the bracket yourself for cheaper.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANDERSON-DURITE-REMA-PLU...

[ChimpOnGas]

I ran some 6mm2 53amp twin core cable from the front auxiliary terminals on my Odyssey PC1500 battery all the way through the car under the seat & carpet, over the wheel arch to a 50amp Anderson connector on a 3ft tail in the boot.

This is used as a direct to battery charging point at the back of the car rather than a point for jump starting.

Back the car into the garage and pop the boot, take out the charging tail which I leave coiled around the N/S rear lamp cluster and hidden under its Velcro cover.

Plug the 50amp Anderson connector into my Ring RSCPR25 25amp charger that I also fitted with a 50amp Anderson connector.

I then disconnect the battery from all the cars systems using my Battery Brain, and turn the charger on which maintains the zero drain battery perfectly.

If the OP is wanting to add an Anderson connector to his battery for the purpose of jump starting his car he is better investing his energies in making sure the battery never goes flat in the first place.

Jump starts and the subsequent alternator charging of the dead battery is brutal.

If you have mains power fit a regulated maintenance charger directly to the battery and leave it on to do it's thing, if you dont have mains power fit a Battery Brain and disconnect your battery remotely when you leave the car.

I have both so I'm effectively delivering a constant regulated maintenance charge to a disconnected battery, in truth the Battery Brain works perfectly on it's own as a disconnected battery will retain enough power to start the car after 6 months of inactivity if the battery is in good condition.

Avoid jump starts at all costs, just one or two jump starts will invariably end in a new battery within weeks or even days of doing it.

The OP should also be aware that Tuscans were fitted with a remote charge/jump start Anderson connector from the factory, the Anderson connector corrodes and can cause a short.

This shorting of the Anderson connector has been the source of many a Tuscan fire so whatever you do don't do what TVR did and fit your Anderson connector anywhere where is will be subjected to moisture.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=882...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[MPoxon]

Not a great picture but mine is fitted to the chassis under the bonnet. I use this frequently for trickle charing, I have the anderson attachment for my accumate. I also have jumpleads with an anderson connector which so far I have only used to help out other TVRs, the connector is very useful to have at the front for this.