You should have no probem using the extra posts, as they're connected to
the same plate, and it's no different from using one of those "add-a-post"
devices that hangs off your existing post--just another mounting point.
This sounds like a particularly good idea.
David Gloff
Computer Technician
Valcom Professional Computer Center; Kemper/Scudder/Zurich Funds
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Loaded Intense Blue '99 Dakota Sport CC 318 5-speed 3.92SG
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On Tue, 6 Apr 1999 GrnDak4x4@aol.com wrote:
> I have a new question for you car audio nuts/electrical people. I have a
> Champion 4x4 battery which provides 1050 cranking amps at 45 degrees and 900
> a 0 degrees. Currently, I am using the top posts of the positive/negative
> posts, and I know the positive one is what I will be using for power for my
> amp.
> Now, on this battery I also have 2 more battery post terminals, kind of
> sitting off at a 45 degree angle, which has both negative/postive terminals.
> Instead of tapping into or connecting my amp into the already used top posts,
> could I buy 2 higher quality battery posts along with 2 higher quality
> connectors soley for using them for the power source to my battery? I
> understand that I won't be using the negative post anyways, since that gets
> grounded to the chassis/metal. I was just thinking this might be a better way
> to get cleaner power, but I am really worried about battery powerloss.
> Correct me if I am worng but since the battery is connected to my alternator
> and everything else, wouldn't using the additional terminals be the same as
> running the power off the positive terminal that is already being used? I
> mean doesn't the entire battery get a charge when the truck is running,
> therefore all 4 posts should be getting the same and recharging capabilites
> also, right? THANKS!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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