What is battery tie down?
Maybe you have a different name for it — base clamp, brace, “that thing that keeps my battery secure.” Whatever you call it, the battery hold-down keeps your battery from moving as your car goes up and down hills, around corners and through quick starts and panic stops.
Do you need a battery hold down?
That’s why the battery hold-down is there, to keep the battery in place. Sure the battery takes a certain amount of bouncing around, just as the rest of the car (and passengers) do; but if the hold-down is loose, the battery can bounce and vibrate much more than it normally would.
Is battery hold down important?
It IS a fact that a battery hold down is an important safety device because it prevents contact between the terminals and the hood, which can cause arcing, which can cause a fire if spilled fuel is present.
How is battery secured in the vehicle?
Most auto manufacturers use secure metal or durable, rigid plastic clamping systems with robust screws, that either hold the battery at the base or cross over the top of the battery.
What holds a battery in place?
battery holder
A battery holder is one or more compartments or chambers for holding a battery. For dry cells, the holder must also make electrical contact with the battery terminals. For wet cells, cables are often connected to the battery terminals, as is found in automobiles or emergency lighting equipment.
What kind of battery offset do you use on quickhold?
302102-025 QuickHold Adjustable Battery Offset Hold Down Set (5-1/2″ to 9″) (25 Pack) – Infinitely adjustable and lockable with fiberglass reinforced polypropylene that is rust and corrosion-proof and non-conductive – eliminates hold-down as source of shorts.
What size are the battery hold down rods for golf carts?
302115-002 12″ x 3/8″ Threaded Rod Set (Pair) – Replacement battery hold-down rods for golf carts. 302115-025 QuickCable Threaded Rod 12″ x 3/8″ (25 Pack) – Replacement for Club Car Precedent 13-9/16″ long. G22. 302117-025 QuickCable Yamaha G22 Series Hold Down 10-9/16″ Long (25 Pack)
What size battery tray do I need for a DS?
Drain slots prevent fluid accumulation and aligns with mount holes or brackets 13″ tray is designed for standard Group 27 size batteries, also fits Groups 4, 29, 31, 53, 60 and 77. 302126-025 QuickCable Club Car 1981 – 2006 DS, Battery Hold Down 11-1/2″ Long (25 Pack)
What size battery tray do I need for a group 24?
302120-2001 11″ Polyethylene Battery Tray (Small) – This polyethylene battery tray is rust-proof and very light weight. Drain slots prevent fluid accumulation and aligns with mount holes or brackets 11″ tray is designed for standard Group 24 size batteries, also fits Groups 1, 2, 17, 22, 23, 42, 54, 55, 56, 72, and 74.