Considering the frequency that I (and I assume many of you) disconnect the battery to perform various maintenance duties on the car, I am considering a tool-less method of removing the battery cables from the battery itself.

I know some race cars use these quick disconnects, and was wondering if anyone here has installed these on their car? It seems like a slick way to disconnect the battery cables without having to grab a wrench. You simply pull the connectors apart -- done.

These are 4AWG (each), what does that mean?

 

Forgive me, but this will provide you with all your inquiry on AWG!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge

 

My friends use marine grade circuit breakers put inline with the positive battery cable.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...allpartial/0/0

All you need to do is press the red button and it opens the connection. They are available in 50-150amp ranges. I really dont know if these are the best solution, but they work well for those who i know that use them.

 

Ah. So it appears as though the disconnects will accept up to 4 gauge wires. I'm not sure if 4 gauge is heavy enough. Seems as though I've seen people replace battery cables with 0-2 gauge. I'll have to do some more research, I know it's been discussed here before.
That's kinda cool for cutting the power. I was thinking more in line of the disconnects I pictured above though, so I could not only cut the power but also remove the battery without having to use a wrench on the battery terminals. Thanks though!

 

I've got a $4 battery disconect from Wal-Mart on my 951. You can find them in the battery department. All you do is spin a *** and the power is cut.

 

I guess I'm more interested in not only cutting power, but also being able to pull the battery out without having to grab tools...just pull the quick-connect apart, undo the thumb-bolt on the hold down, and pull the battery out.