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pcator
Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 151 City/Region: Fletcher
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Donna Marie
Photos: Donna Marie
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:43 pm Post subject: Battery terminal covers |
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Does anyone know where I can get those red battery terminal covers for boat batteries? I understand you need them to get a safety inspection.
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Patrick |
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JT
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 143 City/Region: JUNEAU
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Lil Toot
Photos: Palomino
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Try an auto supply store or boating supply house, West marine, Iboat,etc.
JT |
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 2770 City/Region: Northeast Oregon
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Constant Craving
Photos: Constant Craving
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: Nipples for Battery Terminals |
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Patrick,
I try and get my boat inspected anytime I see a CG Auxiliary inspection going on, and I have never been advised to have nipples covering the battery terminals. I am assuming that you mean the type that go over the wires and terminals. If you need to do that, an electrical supply company should have them.
Where did you hear that this was a requirement?
Steve |
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JT
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 143 City/Region: JUNEAU
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Lil Toot
Photos: Palomino
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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I did a quick search at West Marine, "Battery Terminal Cover", came up with marine covers for $6.99 a pair.
JT,
F/V "Palomino" |
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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2375 City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Battery terminals must be covered. Either the battery should be in a covered battery container or the + and - terminals must be covered or enclosed. An accidental shorting could cause a battery explosion or fire. _________________ David and Kate
Alyssa Jean 16 Angler
Anna Leigh 22 Cruiser Sold 2005
Anna Leigh 25 Cruiser Sold 2014
K7KJR C-Brats #51 |
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colobear
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 2154 City/Region: Denver
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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Terminal covers are readily available at auto parts stores, Walmart ,Etc. for about$4-$6/pair. I know because I just finished looking to get ready for my Vessel Safety Check. I also got some rubber screw covers to go over exposed screw threads at the batteries. Those came from Home Depot but any hardware store should have them. if you drop a wrench and get a short across the terminals the wrench can quickly weld itself in place, there's no off switch and something really ugly can happen. _________________ Patti and Barry
formerly C-Cakes, now
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:28 am Post subject: |
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I like the idea of the boxes. That protects the whole shebang and keeps stuff dry. Of course, it also holds water if it leaks
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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