February 09, 2023, 11:36 AM
1320racerBattery Cutoff
bickel is selling the Lokar that I posted and use
February 09, 2023, 12:55 PM
Toad1I use the continuous duty Solenoid on my S10. Simple low-amp push-pull disconnects. On on the rear valance and one on the dash. Instant shut-off or on. Only takes 18-guage wire from Disconnect switches and easy to install. I got it from Fastronix, Around $80.00 I think.
February 09, 2023, 02:02 PM
CURTIS REEDquote:
Originally posted by Toad1:
I use the continuous duty Solenoid on my S10. Simple low-amp push-pull disconnects. On on the rear valance and one on the dash. Instant shut-off or on. Only takes 18-guage wire from Disconnect switches and easy to install. I got it from Fastronix, Around $80.00 I think.
That's way too expensive and complicated. LOL
February 10, 2023, 06:43 AM
Fabmanquote:
Originally posted by Curly1:
Has anyone been using these and how well has it worked?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1Or this.
https://speedwiresystems.com/l...emote-relay-shut-offThe Cole-Hersee 24213 that many of us had been using is really not heavy duty enough for our needs.
I run the Speedwire remote kill switch setup with the body mounted E-stop button. I had a Jerry Bickel Pro series kill switch but just didn't have room to mount it.
February 10, 2023, 07:06 AM
Curly1quote:
Originally posted by Fabman:
quote:
Originally posted by Curly1:
Has anyone been using these and how well has it worked?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1Or this.
https://speedwiresystems.com/l...emote-relay-shut-offThe Cole-Hersee 24213 that many of us had been using is really not heavy duty enough for our needs.
I run the Speedwire remote kill switch setup with the body mounted E-stop button. I had a Jerry Bickel Pro series kill switch but just didn't have room to mount it.
The Speedwire kit is nice but I do think it is rather expensive for what it is. One thing I do like about it which you can do with any electric solenoid is run both in a series with one switch in the cokpit and one on the back of the car to easily kill power from either one.
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February 10, 2023, 07:18 AM
CURTIS REEDThe Racewire kit uses a solid state switch
https://racewiresolutions.com/...tate-kill-switch-kitFebruary 10, 2023, 08:07 AM
SP 124Xquote:
Originally posted by CURTIS REED:
The Racewire kit uses a solid state switch
https://racewiresolutions.com/...tate-kill-switch-kit
I can buy those SSR for a little under $200 for the 200a and a little over $200 for the 300a. The Cole hersee solenoids have been very reliable for me so I haven't given them a try yet.
February 10, 2023, 09:50 AM
1320racerquote:
Originaly posted by Toad1:
Simple push-pull disconnects. One on the rear valance and one on the dash. Instant shut-off or on.
same here, no reason to make it harder than it needs to be. Easy peasy!
February 10, 2023, 11:26 AM
CURTIS REEDquote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
quote:
Originaly posted by Toad1:
Simple push-pull disconnects. One on the rear valance and one on the dash. Instant shut-off or on.
same here, no reason to make it harder than it needs to be. Easy peasy!
I'm curious what makes you think this is harder? It's actually easier to run the wires than to mount the switch, route the cable and hook up both on off handles.
Price is pretty much a wash. I have roughly $150 in it.
February 10, 2023, 12:03 PM
Wild Wild West 2I'm having an issue with my original arm on the shaft of the Cole-Hersee disconnect switch. It seems to be too short and thus, makes it hard to actuate from either inside the driver compartment or the rear of the dragster. I think a longer arm would help with that issue since it would give more leverage to actuate the switch.
In the picture that Ed posted, it looks like that arm is longer than the original arm that comes on the disconnect switch.
That's the main reason I have been thinking of going to all electric for the disconnect switch. Using a continuous rated solenoid with 2 E-stop buttons.
But if I can get a longer arm for the mechanical switch, that would be the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to go.
February 10, 2023, 12:16 PM
SP 124Xquote:
Originally posted by Wild Wild West 2:
I'm having an issue with my original arm on the shaft of the Cole-Hersee disconnect switch. It seems to be too short and thus, makes it hard to actuate from either inside the driver compartment or the rear of the dragster. I think a longer arm would help with that issue since it would give more leverage to actuate the switch.
In the picture that Ed posted, it looks like that arm is longer than the original arm that comes on the disconnect switch.
That's the main reason I have been thinking of going to all electric for the disconnect switch. Using a continuous rated solenoid with 2 E-stop buttons.
But if I can get a longer arm for the mechanical switch, that would be the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to go.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com...ml?sku=91018410-5/16February 10, 2023, 12:21 PM
CURTIS REEDI was using this one.
https://secure.chassisshop.com/partdetail/C72-026/ 
February 10, 2023, 02:09 PM
Wild Wild West 2Thanks Curtis ! I just ordered that arm from Chassis Shop.
February 10, 2023, 02:11 PM
Wild Wild West 2And thanks to you Denis for providing the other arm option.
February 10, 2023, 06:03 PM
SP 124Xquote:
I'm pretty sure that's the same one racewire uses
February 22, 2023, 09:47 AM
CURTIS REEDDone
February 22, 2023, 03:59 PM
Goobquote:
Originally posted by SP 124X:
quote:
I'm pretty sure that's the same one racewire uses
That link pops to a 200A rated unit, there's a 300A option listed.
February 22, 2023, 04:06 PM
undacuva67a solenoid has to have power to make or break the electrical connection. power has to be ran to a switch i assume in the drivers compartment. a electrical disconnect does not cut the power off to the control switch or the solenoid could not be energized. read the rulebook.... This cutoff switch must be connected to the positive side of the electrical system and must stop all electrical functions...
February 22, 2023, 05:44 PM
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