I have many connections going direct to my lithium battery in the caravan. I want to simplify removing the battery or working on it when necessary. I was looking to use something like the attached photo and have all connections to this terminal post and only have the one connection to the battery. Is this the way to do it, or is there a better way ? Thanks
Yes you can use them Rob. I used them when I rewired my first van. You can also use the 240v terminal blocks which come with a cover.
RobDor said
07:41 AM Jun 6, 2023
The Travelling Dillberries wrote:
Yes you can use them Rob. I used them when I rewired my first van. You can also use the 240v terminal blocks which come with a cover.
Thanks
TimTim said
08:20 AM Jun 6, 2023
Rob
Make sure the description is that they are plated copper. Many of the cheap ones use stainless steel Which has a higher resistance although some use brass.
-- Edited by TimTim on Tuesday 6th of June 2023 08:27:23 AM
Jaahn said
09:22 AM Jun 6, 2023
This is what i use. Available at any electrical supplier, very affordable price, or ebay etc, several sizes available re number of holes, solid brass and red and black covers available for both + & - terminals. Just need a short heavy connection from the battery terminals to the bus bar. These are rated for 240/500V house wiring and you will find them used in your meter box at home.
Jaahn
Active Links 100A 500V. 7/10/11/14/18 Holes. red or black cover
Or look up bus bar. Universal Marine Car Ground Power Distribution 6 Terminal Block Battery Bus Bar
dogbox said
09:50 AM Jun 6, 2023
something like this may tidy things up depending on your wiring
I have many connections going direct to my lithium battery in the caravan. I want to simplify removing the battery or working on it when necessary. I was looking to use something like the attached photo and have all connections to this terminal post and only have the one connection to the battery. Is this the way to do it, or is there a better way ? Thanks
Yes you can use them Rob. I used them when I rewired my first van. You can also use the 240v terminal blocks which come with a cover.
Thanks
Rob
Make sure the description is that they are plated copper. Many of the cheap ones use stainless steel Which has a higher resistance although some use brass.
-- Edited by TimTim on Tuesday 6th of June 2023 08:27:23 AM
This is what i use. Available at any electrical supplier, very affordable price, or ebay etc, several sizes available re number of holes, solid brass and red and black covers available for both + & - terminals. Just need a short heavy connection from the battery terminals to the bus bar. These are rated for 240/500V house wiring and you will find them used in your meter box at home.
Jaahn
Active Links 100A 500V. 7/10/11/14/18 Holes. red or black cover
Or look up bus bar. Universal Marine Car Ground Power Distribution 6 Terminal Block Battery Bus Bar
www.jaycar.com.au/powertech-6-way-blade-fuse-block-with-screw-terminals/p/SZ2095
Its good to slice & divide for testing & replacing things.
Another option:
You can also get terminals which are individually fused in a box