"Dave Nadler" wrote

If the actual terminals of the battery aren't well
protected, you can get a short before the fuse.
Seen it happen...

Careful out there, this electricity is dangerous stuff.

See ya, Dave

Yep, I built a small wooden box with a handle and cigarette lighter outlet
on it for use with odd things. About impossible for anything to get to the
terminals. Plus I use the cigarette lighter outlet for charging.
--
Jim in NC