Tidy up your battery terminals!

[DEcosse]

Was looking for something different on EBay and just happened across this product by company called Blue Sea
OK - hands up - how many of you have a bunch of accessory ring terminals stacked up on both sides of battery?

ST Blade Battery Terminal Mount Fuse Block Kit - Blue Sea Systems

Compact ATO® / ATC® fuse block consolidates branch circuits and eliminates the tangle of in-line fuses for electronics and other appliances.

www.bluesea.com

I was seriously impressed with that - so simple yet so effective
The Positive side is especially nice as is not only a buss, but also gives you 4 separate Fused Outputs without requiring one in-line for each of your accessories
Lots of listings on Ebay
Note that the 5024 includes BOTH terminals while the 5023 is Positive ONLY - so be careful which you order

Incidentally my immediate thought was "why didn't the PDM60 come with at least that negative one, rather than the pigtail and nut/bolt?"

(actually the Negative one just about anyone could make that as a DIY)

The only slight criticism is the stud size is more aimed at car batteries - but a washer on the stud will help that. I've actually sent them a product suggestion for similar aimed more at the Motorcycle Accessory market, bit more compact with ATM size fuses and a smaller M6 Battery Terminal attachment.

I haven't bought one yet, but I have to give this two thumbs up!

 

[breeze]

looked at the specs did not see the height,looks a little high to fit under the seat?

 

[DEcosse]

Invert it?
Or add an 'L' bracket and mount it vertically?

 

[1olbull]

Ken,
I likey, but do I really need more fuses with the PDM60?

 

[leatal]

Was looking for something different on EBay and just happened across this product by company called Blue Sea
OK - hands up - how many of you have a bunch of accessory ring terminals stacked up on both sides of battery?

ST Blade Battery Terminal Mount Fuse Block Kit - Blue Sea Systems

Compact ATO® / ATC® fuse block consolidates branch circuits and eliminates the tangle of in-line fuses for electronics and other appliances.

www.bluesea.com

I was seriously impressed with that - so simple yet so effective
The Positive side is especially nice as is not only a buss, but also gives you 4 separate Fused Outputs without requiring one in-line for each of your accessories
Lots of listings on Ebay
Note that the 5024 includes BOTH terminals while the 5023 is Positive ONLY - so be careful which you order

Incidentally my immediate thought was "why didn't the PDM60 come with at least that negative one, rather than the pigtail and nut/bolt?"

(actually the Negative one just about anyone could make that as a DIY)

The only slight criticism is the stud size is more aimed at car batteries - but a washer on the stud will help that. I've actually sent them a product suggestion for similar aimed more at the Motorcycle Accessory market, bit more compact with ATM size fuses and a smaller M6 Battery Terminal attachment.

I haven't bought one yet, but I have to give this two thumbs up!

I saw these awhile back but found the terminal holes on the mounts are too big for our small terminal bolts.

 

[Ishrub]

Great thanks just bought two on Amazon for Aussie delivery. I need to clean up mine big time.

Blue Sea Systems ST-Blade Battery Terminal Mount Fuse Block Kit : Amazon.com.au: Automotive

Blue Sea Systems ST-Blade Battery Terminal Mount Fuse Block Kit : Amazon.com.au: Automotive

www.amazon.com.au

 

[barbagris]

Incidentally my immediate thought was "why didn't the PDM60 come with at least that negative one, rather than the pigtail and nut/bolt?"

Exactly what I made for my PDM60 install - A busplate. Though in reality twin wire pigtails from the PDM60 would be better. Or earth through the frame.

And - <shudder> I see colored crimp connectors in that pack. HATE THEM.
That device has clearance holes for M10 studs. Marine/Truck.

 

[barbagris]

ST Blade Fuse Block - 12 Circuits with Negative Bus - Blue Sea Systems
ST Blade Fuse Block - 6 Circuits with Negative Bus - Blue Sea Systems

I used something similar before getting a PDM60.

4 post batteries are a godsend for adding circuits.

 

[DEcosse]

And - <shudder> I see colored crimp connectors in that pack. HATE THEM.

Well there is certainly no need to use those - pennies on the deal anyway

I saw these awhile back but found the terminal holes on the mounts are too big for our small terminal bolts.

That device has clearance holes for M10 studs. Marine/Truck.

I mentioned this in my opening post and that I have sent suggestion to Blue Sea to create a Motorcycle specific version
And sure, ideally would be 6mm/1/4" vs 10mm/3/8" - but as I say, add an M6 washer

The device isn't perfect as-is, but the concept is excellent (IMO)

4 post batteries are a godsend for adding circuits.

I agree (although they don't include fuses like this kit, so you still need to add in-line on each circuit - however even connecting this to an alternate post vs the primary one is a nice option.
Considered one of several batteries with that config for my current replacement but being given 50% discount warranty replacement from Shorai on my 5+ yr old battery was too good to pass up.
Have to say Shorai Warranty is absolutely no haggle - I didn't really even have to prove anything, just said I purchased 'sometime in 2015' (and truthfully, not even sure if it was perhaps even earlier!) and they gave me an instant discount code for new one.

 

[barbagris]

And sure, ideally would be 6mm/1/4" vs 10mm/3/8" - but as I say, add an M6 washer

- M6 oversize OD maybe. Otherwise that copper buss plate will distort really fast.