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Post by mopojo on Jan 8, 2016 10:50:38 GMT -5
Hi guys and gals. Started gettin' cold as he** at night around here and got tired of unbolting/rebolting the battery to bring it indoors at night (battery is 3 years old and I thought that I could get another year out of it by doing so). After several ideas I figured this would be the most reliable and lasting way to create a quick-connect (although not the prettiest ). Had to trim out some of the battery well to fit it but it works perfect. Although this is my first version; there is solder under the tape. Tried browsing Harbor Freight, Lowes and Home Depot for options but bullet type connectors was all that was available: I find these types of connections to loosen and just did not want to have to tweak them every couple of weeks. Any thoughts or comments?
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Post by Paladin on Jan 8, 2016 16:46:36 GMT -5
I connected a power jack (cigarette lighter thingy) thru a 20 amp fuse to the battery. I can take electricity out for charge laptop or smart phone, or but electricity in using a car battery charger. www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/archives/002850.html
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Post by dollartwentyfive on Jan 9, 2016 1:13:42 GMT -5
pretty good job, except . . . how are you going to deal with water getting into the battery box? my box has barely enough room for the battery, much less an added 3 prong plug. like i said though, pretty clever. maybe you can add a recess to hold the plug and its receptacle (i assume there is a matching receptacle on the scoot.)
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Post by mopojo on Jan 10, 2016 12:53:18 GMT -5
Yeah, I trimmed the battery well to accommodate the 3-prong male/female. Battery compartment cover fits snugly and keeps most water out: Even before the quick-connect water seems to get in a little but never had any issues.
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