Thanks Dave. Liked the idea about the hot tap with the inline fuse--it'll save me when I've got to leave the car at the airport for a week or more and I can't plug in. (Gated/patrolled parking off-premises with a section where all the motorheads park. Definitely not your average Pay 'N' Park.) However, I've been looking into an on-board charger setup similar to the one Chris Shepherd described, for times when 110v AC is available. In the event charging is necessary, is trickle-charging safe with the battery fully connected? (--the cutout switch "ON?") Conversely, must I disconnect the hot tap to the stereo when using a charger? Secondly, can I safely operate systems like the stereo, engine off, using a charger (of sufficient output) as a power source, or must I use a dedicated source routed directly to the systems involved? Please forgive me if these sound like the same questions twice, but for my own edification and the benefit of the community, I want to be sure I understand what you're suggesting. I'd rather not drive a stainless steel toaster. --Ray 10693 and Counting. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> wrote: > Here is how I installed a master switch AND don't lose my presets. Run a wire from the + terminal of the battery to an inline fuse... <snip> ... A discharged battery can also freeze which is DEATH to a > battery. > David Teitelbaum > vin 10757 > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "bbbigray" <bbbigray@xxxx> wrote: > > Hi list. Interesting issue, as our cars tend to eat batteries when parked for a while... <snip> To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/