Battery cut-off switch

[Handful]

I want to fit a battery cut-off switch to counter the constant drain and effect on battery charge. Question is, does it matter which polarity is isolated? Haven't had a good look yet to see where I can fix the switch without excessive lead length but would appreciate any input from those who have done it before.
Thanks.

[EGB]

Mine's on the negative earth side. Works well.

[Loubaruch]

Had a similar problem with the battery being discharged so fitted an Anderson plug/socket on the inner wing.

Just disconnect them to isolate the battery and then can use the Anderson socket to charge the battery without grovelling in the passenger well.

[ChimpofDarkness]

Fit a Battery Brain.

A brilliant device that allows you to disconnect the battery from 5 meters away using a remote, after you have locked the car.

[Aussie John]

Battery switch works for me, been in 8 years, no probs., and no flat battery.

[EGB]

Remove the key from the switch and have extra garage security. Easy switching off Helps to reset the ECU if it has quircs.

[Green Meanie]

Fitted one to my Griff in the negative side,mounted the cut off switch in the passenger footwell high up in the kick panel easy peesy And it was high enough to be out of sight and out of the way.

G.M

Hello Guys long time no post hope alls well with everyone.

Edited by Green Meanie on Saturday 29th September 15:29

[Handful]

Thanks for all the feedback. Very helpful.

[carl350i]

I have one fitted to my griff, the previous owner had it fitted, its located in the glove box, its out the way.

[Hedgehopper]

I put my switch out of sight in the glove box as well. My pal had his attached to the face of the toe-board and his wife caught it with her foot and accidently turned it off.

[ruaricoles]

Green Meanie said:

Fitted one to my Griff in the negative side,mounted the cut off switch in the passenger footwell high up in the kick panel easy peesy And it was high enough to be out of sight and out of the way.

I've done exactly this - easy to do, and it's well enough out of the way so won't get kicked by a passenger. My main reason was to be able to disconnect the battery in a hurry in case of electrical fire, but it's handy if you ever need to disconnect the battery to work on the car too. I leave it turned on at all other times, and use the cigarette lighter socket to charge the battery if it ever gets low on charge.

Ruari