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| Name is Snick |
 Nov 7 2023, 06:00 PM
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I removed my negative battery cable. Then removed my alternator for repair. Now I want to charge my battery. Should I reinstall my negative battery cable on the battery before installing the charger cables? (Alternator still removed) I normally install the charger cables to each battery post. Is there any reason to connect either the negative battery cable or the negative charger cable to a chassis ground? Thanks |
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| Dave_Darling |
Nov 10 2023, 04:40 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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IIRC, they suggest you connect to a chassis ground so that if a spark is created it won't ignite any hydrogen gas that the battery is giving off. Odd are very low of that ever happening, but you reduce them even further if you make the last connection (the ground) away from the battery. And I'm pretty sure the hydrogen igniting would really ruin your day. (Or your year. Or your life.)
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Name is Snick terminal bat confusion Nov 7 2023, 06:00 PM
Mikey914 No , you can charge the battery in the car by just... Nov 7 2023, 06:13 PM Dave_Darling The only reason to hook up one or both of your bat... Nov 7 2023, 06:16 PM rgalla9146 If you do it with the negative cable attached make... Nov 9 2023, 08:24 AM
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If you do it with the negative cable attached mak... Nov 9 2023, 11:23 AM |
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