[Spridgets] Kill switch

[James F Juhas]

I think your conclusion is correct.  Has to be.  The way I think, 
though, is that the more switches/relays you have, the more you increase 
the chance of one failing.  I have relays to control my fuel pump and my 
electric fan and those haven't failed yet.  But I've had some relays 
(the cube-shaped ones) fall apart in my hand, so I don't 100% trust 
their integrity.  I ty-wrap them to the socket to prevent them 
physically falling apart, and carry spares.

I once had a kill switch fail.  It wouldn't close, and I missed a race.  
I carry a spare one of those now, too.

Dave G. wrote:
> That's not the question I asked...
>
> I can use a simple circuit employing a double pole industrial 12V relay switched 
> by a single pole switch to cut both lines at once or use an off-the-shelf purpose 
> built switch.
>
> My serious question is "If I cut power from the battery *and* I cut power from the 
> alternator"  what's left --- doesn't that remove all power from all electrical circuits 
> in the vehicle????
>
> On 15 Oct 2008 at 12:24, Weslake1330 at aol.com wrote:
>
>   
>>> And is opening the circuit the lead from the alternator live or ground
>>> and if it's live how is this thrown on the same switch as the battery
>>> ground?
>>>       
>
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>
> If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!
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