Anderson connection failure

[Adrian@]

I posted on the topic, but better details are here.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Edited by Adrian@ on Saturday 15th January 10:07

[subseamatt]

Yes, that's a known issue that you'll find loads of info on here about, including potential cause of electrical fires. It's one of the key things to monitor during ownership.

[glow worm]

I think that's another case of poor maintenance... something anyone with T car knowledge is aware of .. and is regular service inspection requirements ..It should be packed with grease.. Fuel line pipes and tank connections also require regular checking..
PS I assume it had the cover on ???

Edited by glow worm on Wednesday 12th January 18:16

[s6boy]

It's a nice have on a car which needs electrical power to get in

However mines been disconnected for 7 years and I've only been caught out once with a flat battery, but the window still dropped and door opened, just. So I can't see the point of retaining a potential risk.

Going back in the mists of time this is what sparked a major fire at TVR Power.

[robsco]

I have a Battery Brain for the T350. Totally isolated at the press of a fob. In a house with an integral garage, it helps me sleep easier on a night. We all know of two major building fires at TVR garages, both likely caused by faulty Anderson connectors.

[TwinKam]

Have all the known fires been attributed to the plastic casing failing due to the swelling of the attaching bolt?
If so, and once a pattern emerged, why wasn't a recommendation made that a stainless bolt was to be retrofitted, hell, push the boat out and fit an A4 grade, it's only pence.

[glow worm]

When my alternator packed up going to the Lakes , I managed to drive home with a borrowed battery from an RAC man sat on the passenger floor connected with a long lead to said Anderson connector . I always carry a long Anderson lead in case I need or need to give someone a jump start.
I also use it for my Accumate charger and Snap-On Portable Power 1700

Edited by glow worm on Thursday 13th January 10:39