sPOD : Honesty, Integrity and the Lack Thereof

beans

beans

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Are they the same company who do the customized switches (with little pictures on each switch) that a couple people posted pics of? Zombie killer etc.
I hope not :( I kind of dug those and was looking forward to getting some :( But if it is I don't want to deal with people who aren't honest
 
Sharkey

Sharkey

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beans said:
Are they the same company who do the customized switches (with little pictures on each switch) that a couple people posted pics of? Zombie killer etc.
I hope not :( I kind of dug those and was looking forward to getting some :( But if it is I don't want to deal with people who aren't honest
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No. You are thinking of OTRATTW. They make great switches and, as far as I know, are a reputable company.
 
Sharkey

Sharkey

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pvanweelden said:
Are those non insulated connectors on the switches? :eek:



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Huh? Those are heat shrink waterproof connectors with glue on the inside that activates with a heat gun. Why would you think they are not insulated?
 
pvanweelden

pvanweelden

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The female quick disconnect is not insulated at the connection. Zoom in

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Sharkey

Sharkey

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pvanweelden said:
The female quick disconnect is not insulated at the connection. Zoom in

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Interesting. I see what you are talking about, but in the last 30 years I have never put additional insulation over the connection on any project I have ever done. I've never had a jump or a short from one post to another, much less a fire. I'm open to learning just like the next guy though, so give me some more details on what you think the risks are. The power for the switches is coming from a fused source, and the switches themselves are triggering relays which are independently fused.
 
pvanweelden

pvanweelden

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It's a jeep, they tend to go over bumps. I have seen the quick disconnects slide off over time.
Insulated connectors are way too cheap compared to a fire.

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OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

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Sharkey said:
Interesting. I see what you are talking about, but in the last 30 years I have never put additional insulation over the connection on any project I have ever done. I've never had a jump or a short from one post to another, much less a fire. I'm open to learning just like the next guy though, so give me some more details on what you think the risks are. The power for the switches is coming from a fused source, and the switches themselves are triggering relays which are independently fused.
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I too have never added anything in the 10+ years I've been fiddling with automotive electronics.
 
pvanweelden

pvanweelden

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On the left is similar to what you have in your pic. On the right is what is supposed to be used. Fuse or not, that wire has 12 volts. But hey, it's your jeep, do what you want.
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