Connecting to posts on master kill switch?

[Sorrin]

Hey all,

I am using a 6-post battery disconnect for the master kill switch, as I imagine many teams are. I was wondering what the best way to connect wires to the large threaded posts is? The picture of the switch I am using can be found here:
http://www.genesisparts.com/in...id=72&action=product (http://www.genesisparts.com/index.cfm?tpc=Genesis_Battery_Disconnect_Switches&form_prod_id=72&action=product)

Is there a good connector I can use? Or is there some other method to affix wires to those posts?

Thanks!

[Sorrin]

Hey all,

I am using a 6-post battery disconnect for the master kill switch, as I imagine many teams are. I was wondering what the best way to connect wires to the large threaded posts is? The picture of the switch I am using can be found here:
http://www.genesisparts.com/in...id=72&action=product (http://www.genesisparts.com/index.cfm?tpc=Genesis_Battery_Disconnect_Switches&form_prod_id=72&action=product)

Is there a good connector I can use? Or is there some other method to affix wires to those posts?

Thanks!

[Wesley]

I'd recommend something with an eye for the posts.

And something with a blade for the blade connectors.

They are basically standard connectors that you will find all over the electrical industry. Any local auto parts or electrical hobby shop, any number of online places like digikey.com, waytekwire.com, jameco.com, wiringproducts.com, those are the ones I remember off the top of my head.

[carbon_black]

We use a set of ring terminals for the posts, but as usual, be careful with strain relief.

We've had ring terminals fail on us due to vibration/fatigue/over crimping. Having said that, after we bought terminals from a decent company (instead of a hobby shop) we've had no issues.

[Wesley]

If you can get tinned connectors, a dab of solder will make a much more secure connection.

[Charlie]

Eyelets are really your only option for those post connectors. However, eyelets are highly susceptible to vibration fatigue failure. So make sure you support the power cable sufficiently.

Soldered connections are actually more susceptible to vibration failure; the preferred alternative is a proper crimped connection which has separate crimps for both the wire and the insulation. if you don't have a quality crimped connector, then solder is a decent option as long as it is well supported.