Expanded battery connection

[YellowHound]

Can anyone suggest a high quality solution to expand my positive battery terminal connections - the OE terminal really can't take another connection?

I have a heated washer jet arrangement I want to wire in so need to add one more cable terminal.

 

[DXX]

I suspect a well protected busbar is the answer but you’ll need to check the current rating. There are battery clamps available with longer studs and others with additional screws. IMO its not a great idea to keep stacking cables.
It looks like the whole lot is secured with less than half the nut, not good.
Have a look at

Busbars | 12 Volt Planet

Busbars for distributing power around a vehicle or boat in various configurations and with marine grade fixings to resist corrosion.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

Positive Battery Terminal Clamp For Dual Cables (16-70mm²)

Battery terminal clamp for positive post. Dual cable clamps suit 16-70mm² cable. Tin-plated moulded brass. Additional bolt allows for aux connections.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

 

[Dellmassive]

BusBar or Fuse Box . . .


i went down the "main fuse box" route . .

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[Dellmassive]

this looks like a nice option . . .

COMBI MEGA / MIDI Fuse Holder - 12/24V | eBay

Notes: M5 threaded studs and hex nuts to secure 4 MIDI fuses.

ebay.us

 

[Dellmassive]

I've used this one on my battery box build: https://www.t6forum.com/threads/12v-lithium-leisure-battery-box-138ah-1766wh-how-i-done-it.18879/

Qiilu Universal 60A Car Fuse Box Holder Block Auto Vehicle Stereo Audio Power 1 In 3 Ways Out: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

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[Dellmassive]

Ah . . . I've found it . . . . classed as an ANL fuse holder . . .

bit its still MIDI fuses . . .

Fuses Box Block,Car Audio Stereo ANL Blade Fuse Holder Distribution Blocks 0/4GA 4 Way Fuses Box Block 30A 60A for Car Boat RV or Other Vehicles : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Fuses Box Block,Car Audio Stereo ANL Blade Fuse Holder Distribution Blocks 0/4GA 4 Way Fuses Box Block 30A 60A for Car Boat RV or Other Vehicles : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

amzn.to

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i used a master MIDI fuse inline with it . .

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[YellowHound]

Brilliant! Thank you very much!

 

[Dellmassive]

FWIW . . .

i took a main GROUND into the Fusebox too . . . from the Light bracket bolt. (paint cleaned off and connection drop tested all ok)



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master fuse . . . . ( i need to re-do that at some point.)






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The main fuse box . .




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which all tucks neatly down here . . . .





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then finally the battery cover . . .