Boot battery relocation cable

[NorthloopCup]

Do I need one either end?

I was going put just one fuse closest to the battery.

I didn't bother on mine mate. I wire a lot of big power consuming stuff in at work and just put the fuse as close to the battery as possible.

 

[M.A.C]

I didn't bother on mine mate. I wire a lot of big power consuming stuff in at work and just put the fuse as close to the battery as possible.

Awesome, going for a 250amp fuse the cable rating is pretty high.

Cheers for the knowledge.

 

[M.A.C]

Does this look okay? With a 250amp fuse?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Does this look okay? With a 250amp fuse?

I used a proper mega fuse holder mate so can't comment on the quality of that one above. I doubt stereo equipment has the same amp draw or current flow of the charging system though so not sure I'd want to use one of them.

 

[M.A.C]

I used a proper mega fuse holder mate so can't comment on the quality of that one above. I doubt stereo equipment has the same amp draw or current flow of the charging system though so not sure I'd want to use one of them.

Oh right.... One of these then?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Oh right.... One of these then?

Yes mate. That's the one.

 

[mikeh]

I think the idea for one the other end is that you have a power supply that end (ie. an alternator).

Not essential, but it couldn't hurt and you end up with a handy little terminal box!

 

[Dink]

I think the idea for one the other end is that you have a power supply that end (ie. an alternator).

Not essential, but it couldn't hurt and you end up with a handy little terminal box!

that's exactly the reason for one either end

 

[M.A.C]

that's exactly the reason for one either end

I've got a terminal box with all the leads what were originally coming from the battery, one for alternator and one for fuse box. I'm guessing the alternator one is already fused?

 

[Luigi172]

So just a fuse battery side is enough?

 

[NorthloopCup]

So just a fuse battery side is enough?

IMO and IME, yes mate. The original battery cable from the alternator/starter motor has a fused link on it as standard anyway, so if you free some of the cable up out of the loom and get a longacre battery through panel, you can retain this in the engine bay side should you wish. I'd still run a fuse inside the car near the battery though as well if you choose to do this.

 

[Luigi172]

IMO and IME, yes mate. The original battery cable from the alternator/starter motor has a fused link on it as standard anyway, so if you free some of the cable up out of the loom and get a longacre battery through panel, you can retain this in the engine bay side should you wish. I'd still run a fuse inside the car near the battery though as well if you choose to do this.

Brilliant cheers dude- so do you use the through panel instead of a distribution box

 

[NorthloopCup]

Brilliant cheers dude- so do you use the through panel instead of a distribution box

No mate, I have a through panel and a distribution box. The distribution box supply's power to the relay/fuse box in the engine bay.

 

[Luigi172]

No mate, I have a through panel and a distribution box. The distribution box supply's power to the relay/fuse box in the engine bay.

Oh yes that makes sense (sorry for silly question) will be doing my relocation this weekend

 

[M.A.C]

I will take a few more pictures tonight to help people. I've got one of those mega fuses to fit. Went for 250amp fuse.

 

[Luigi172]

Cool, I think pictures will help a lot of people understand better

 

[Luigi172]

Any pictures of peoples battery relocations to the boot?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Any pictures of peoples battery relocations to the boot?

I'll try and take some for you tomorrow. Mines under the passenger seat.

 

[M.A.C]

Any pictures of peoples battery relocations to the boot?

Completely forgot... Will get some over the weekend.

I did have the batter relocated under passenger seat but got fed up of sluggish starts are cold days. Also you need to keep them on trickle charge.

 

[Luigi172]

Any pictures yet?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Any pictures yet?

Sorry mate, been a bit busy this week. I'll try and get some over the weekend.

 

[M.A.C]

 

[Luigi172]

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That is some thick cable! Did you crimp or solder the ring terminals on?

 

[M.A.C]

I crimped the cables! yep pretty thick, Its hidden going through the car and I got it through the where the bonnet release cable goes through.

 

[Fantom]

MAC. What part is that junction box ? Can you post a link?

 

[M.A.C]

http://bit.ly/1aSJCsE

 

[Flat Eric]

Looking into doing this, is going through the bonnet release grommet the most common route people use?
I want to move the battery to the boot if it's not too much hassle

 

[M.A.C]

Yep bonnet release grommet is the best route, just need to remove the expansion tank to gain access.

 

[Flat Eric]

Expansion tank? Talk to me

 

[GrahamS]

You shouldn't need to remove th expansion tank. I've put loads of stuff through the bonnet release grommet and haven't had to remove it.