4 AWG disconnets

[fyr4efect]

Moving my start battery to the forward hatch using #4 awg. New to marine mods, I am looking for a quick disconnect/ terminal block from the merc 25hp elhpt power cable to the #4 extension cables. Has anyone done this? Any info appreciated. The engine will be hung next week, so I don't know the merc 25 power cable size.

 

[DaleH]

Most use ‘power posts’ like in the link. They also make single posts. But ‘quick disconnect’ and battery cables are two terms normally NOT used together.

https://www.electricalhub.com/blue-sea-2016-dual-power-post-connectors?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3MbBsaqq3QIVhYizCh3V6A2vEAQYBCABEgKa_fD_BwE

 

[KMixson]

I have used these type of quick connectors in automotive applications and they work well. You may want to ask around about using them in a marine environment.

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Golf/811/P-1205/10002/-1

 

[fyr4efect]

Most use ‘power posts’ like in the link. They also make single posts. But ‘quick disconnect’ and battery cables are two terms normally NOT used together.

https://www.electricalhub.com/blue-sea-2016-dual-power-post-connectors?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3MbBsaqq3QIVhYizCh3V6A2vEAQYBCABEgKa_fD_BwE[/quote

Thx for the link. This is what I was looking for.

 

[fyr4efect]

I have used these type of quick connectors in automotive applications and they work well. You may want to ask around about using them in a marine environment.

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Golf/811/P-1205/10002/-1

Buying my engine from Cabelas. They are putting it on next week. I'll see what they use. Thx for your info. I have a feeling I'll be putting the connectors myself.

 

[fyr4efect]

Most use ‘power posts’ like in the link. They also make single posts. But ‘quick disconnect’ and battery cables are two terms normally NOT used together.

https://www.electricalhub.com/blue-sea-2016-dual-power-post-connectors?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3MbBsaqq3QIVhYizCh3V6A2vEAQYBCABEgKa_fD_BwE

Battery cable quick disconnect Learjet. Use to work on these. I have a lot to learn with marine wrenching. Don't want to sound like an idiot when I ask the Cabelas guys to put a quick disconnect. https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1891/43625412884_f2d74fff74_b.jpg

 

[eshaw]

I used the Anderson connector for my trolling motor but it's 6 awg. On my off road truck I used some quick disconnects for a welder. They just plug into each other but that's for some pretty heavy guage wire too.

 

[LDog]

Battery cable quick disconnect Learjet. Use to work on these. I have a lot to learn with marine wrenching. Don't want to sound like an idiot when I ask the Cabelas guys to put a quick disconnect. https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1891/43625412884_f2d74fff74_b.jpg

When I saw this post, I thought of those too. 24V batteries used for some jets and (IIRC) the -60 GTC Generator in the AF. They were heavy duty and are kinda pricey
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Concorde-Battery-D8565-5-2-24-Volt-Aircraft-Battery-Unused-Govt-Surplus-/231412594645

 

[fyr4efect]

Battery cable quick disconnect Learjet. Use to work on these. I have a lot to learn with marine wrenching. Don't want to sound like an idiot when I ask the Cabelas guys to put a quick disconnect. https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1891/43625412884_f2d74fff74_b.jpg

When I saw this post, I thought of those too. 24V batteries used for some jets and (IIRC) the -60 GTC Generator in the AF. They were heavy duty and are kinda pricey
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Concorde-Battery-D8565-5-2-24-Volt-Aircraft-Battery-Unused-Govt-Surplus-/231412594645

Yeah the quick release terminal was around 100 and the 24v batt around 1700. I hated going in the "hell hole" to work on those. 6' 240lb. Were you an A&P?
I just ordered the power post that DaleH link'd. I think they will work fine. I think I will install them before I take my grizz 1448 to Cabelas to mount the engine. They can just hook up the engine power cable to my posts. Thx all for the great info.

 

[LDog]

Yeah the quick release terminal was around 100 and the 24v batt around 1700. I hated going in the "hell hole" to work on those. 6' 240lb. Were you an A&P?
I just ordered the power post that DaleH link'd. I think they will work fine. I think I will install them before I take my grizz 1448 to Cabelas to mount the engine. They can just hook up the engine power cable to my posts. Thx all for the great info.

Naw, I was a bomb loader in the early 80's on the F-111F at RAF Lakenheath, then cross trained to AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment) when I went into the Tenn ANG (no bombs to load on a C130, lol).
Being a crew chief or avionics would have definitely paid better when I got out :LOL2:

 

[fyr4efect]

Yeah the quick release terminal was around 100 and the 24v batt around 1700. I hated going in the "hell hole" to work on those. 6' 240lb. Were you an A&P?
I just ordered the power post that DaleH link'd. I think they will work fine. I think I will install them before I take my grizz 1448 to Cabelas to mount the engine. They can just hook up the engine power cable to my posts. Thx all for the great info.

Naw, I was a bomb loader in the early 80's on the F-111F at RAF Lakenheath, then cross trained to AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment) when I went into the Tenn ANG (no bombs to load on a C130, lol).
Being a crew chief or avionics would have definitely paid better when I got out :LOL2:

F-111 wow! That is a badass plane. I was an A.O. [aviation ordnance] Navy reserve in the 80's. Crewman on H-3 Combat SAR then on P-3 Orion. Didn't get an A&P till 2005. What boat do you have?

 

[LDog]

F-111 wow! That is a badass plane. I was an A.O. [aviation ordnance] Navy reserve in the 80's. Crewman on H-3 Combat SAR then on P-3 Orion. Didn't get an A&P till 2005. What boat do you have?

That's a bad *** helo (and job!!) and I always thought the Orion was a cool mission!

The Aardvark was definitely more 'fun' to work than the BUFF (did a little time at Carswell AFB in Ft. Worth, TX, working equipment maintenance for the B-52 load crews).

https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45192
Unfortunately, due to work and the weather (and my having to work on them outside), I've not been able to do much with them so far #-o

 

[fyr4efect]

F-111 wow! That is a badass plane. I was an A.O. [aviation ordnance] Navy reserve in the 80's. Crewman on H-3 Combat SAR then on P-3 Orion. Didn't get an A&P till 2005. What boat do you have?

That's a bad *** helo (and job!!) and I always thought the Orion was a cool mission!

The Aardvark was definitely more 'fun' to work than the BUFF (did a little time at Carswell AFB in Ft. Worth, TX, working equipment maintenance for the B-52 load crews).

https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45192
Unfortunately, due to work and the weather (and my having to work on them outside), I've not been able to do much with them so far #-o

You know if you do just a little every day [even 10 min.] it adds up. Good luck with your projects. Cheers