battery quick disconnect question

[shadango]

I picked up a battery quick-disconnect ---everstart makes it.....one of those deals where you unscrew the big knob to disconnect power....the label calls it a "swan terminal discoonect"

On the package directions it says to use this on the battery + terminal......then connect the battery + cable to it.  Thing is, the clamp on my battery + cable is too big for the post on the disconnect.

So I used it on the "-" instead.

Anyone see an issue with that?

I was always taught to always remove the ground first anyways....so I think its OK.....but why would the package say to use it on the "+ side?

I found a site selling them and they show it on the "-" side too....

They also show a fused bridge to allow the radio to keep power when the green knob is removed......is this safe?]'

I wired in a 2a fuseholder for that purpose.  That means that I will still have to pop the clamp off the battery when I am doing service and need power disconnected, but when I pull the knob for security the fuse will blow instead of crank, right?

[Changin Gears]

The reason you remove neg 1st is because you might touch something metal with the wrench.  This doen't matter when you are not using a wrench.

Why are you installing a disconnect?

[shadango]

It was one of the things folks mentioned in my "security" post.

I know it wont stop a real thief....they can just put their own knob in assuming the thieves carry one for just this sort of thing....but again, it will be one more step...

[Chryco Psycho]

no issue , I alway disconnect the - side

[ShelbyDogg]

Everybody I know, including myself, uses that on their negative side of the battery.

I disconnect mine everytime I park my car for the week. My alarm system and big amplifier cap will drain my battery in a month. Newer type low maintenance batteries can only handle a couple of deep discharges before they are done.