Hi. Getting to my question first, would some type of inline switch (between the fuse and positive post) make these nylon quick-release connectors reasonably safe?
This battery powers a (large kayak) Minn Kota trolling motor (un-shown clamps to hex head posts). It's firmly in hull.
This year I am adding a waterproof cigarette lighter power plug to the hull. It runs to the battery as shown. It is to power a 12v air pump for a small inflatable mat. The (battery - power plug - air pump) combo worked well when testing at home.
I spliced the new plug cable (as shown) and added nylon crimped connectors.
In the kayak, as I was connecting the black connectors, the red connector got near one of the posts and "pop." The 15 amp fuse burned out. Not sure if it arc'd or if the spade in the red actually touched the post.
This battery powers a (large kayak) Minn Kota trolling motor (un-shown clamps to hex head posts). It's firmly in hull.
This year I am adding a waterproof cigarette lighter power plug to the hull. It runs to the battery as shown. It is to power a 12v air pump for a small inflatable mat. The (battery - power plug - air pump) combo worked well when testing at home.
I spliced the new plug cable (as shown) and added nylon crimped connectors.
In the kayak, as I was connecting the black connectors, the red connector got near one of the posts and "pop." The 15 amp fuse burned out. Not sure if it arc'd or if the spade in the red actually touched the post.