Can I use this battery terminal for accessory power?

[Roofus]

See photo. From the factory the blue and yellow circled terminals are not used. I used the yellow for my winch and was planning to use the blue terminal for my air compressor. But the bolt for the blue terminal is a different size than the other three. So I wanted to check first if I can use that or if something odd is going on there. Thanks!

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[Brian_B]

All 4 terminals are hot all the time, even if you pull that fuse. You can use it for your compressor if you wish.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/battery-terminal-info.24134/post-1020964

 

[RagnarKon]

The smaller terminal suggests it should be used for lower amperage accessories, but Ford hasn't given any specifications about it, and it doesn't mention in any of Ford's official documentation what the amperage specifications are.

So..... should be good? Just fuse it appropriately and send it I guess.

 

[Tor148]

Between my winch, arb compressor, lights. I use all four posts. Like others said fuse appropriately and make sure you use the right size wire for the job as well. Also Dielectric is your friend on any automotive electrical conection!!!

 

[Roofus]

Thank you all!

 

[Roofus]

No one happens to know the size of the nut for that terminal bolt do they?

 

[RagnarKon]

No one happens to know the size of the nut for that terminal bolt do they?

M5 x 0.8

 

[Roofus]

M5 x 0.8

You are a legend. Thank you!

 

[MolonLabe]

Does anyone know if the one circled in red can be used (assuming there's an in-line fuse on the wire)?

 

[da_jokker]

I believe the one in red could be used but it is the same as the one in blue/yellow that were designed to be used.

That little fuse on the side makes it confusing but I BELIEVE that if you were to pull that fuse, you will find ALL those accessory posts still hot (which means the fuse is not for those)... but double check me.

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