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VK5ATN > TECHNI 08.08.04 21:46l 36 Lines 1011 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Re: Charging car batteries.
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> But! The 'Silicon Chip' people replied to the reader, saying, " We know > of no reason why you
should have to disconnect your car's battery when > you connect a
mains-powered charger." No if's or but's there!
>
> Who, or what, is correct in this controversial question?
>
> 73. Dick. VK3ABK.
>
It's a good question Dick. I haven't got the answer.
I will muddy the water however by throwing in two other controversial
points which are related:
1) Anecdotal stories about people destroying their alternator circuitry by
not disconnecting the battery when doing any welding on the vehicle.
2) Much confusion about the "correct" way of boost starting a modern car
using jumper leads.
All related in an oblique way, if in no other aspect than that there is a
variety of advice and warnings around about the right procedure.
I have my theories, but I'm going to wait for the (other) experts to say
something first ;-)
73
Terry
VK5ATN
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