? Battery Cables - Color ?
So, I failed to take note of the colors of the battery cables when I removed the leaky battery. While installing the new battery a few minutes ago, something tickled the back of my mind on the col...
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Colors on battery cables someeimes change as they move along
RV's are wired by House type electricians, NOT by Automotive type Technicians.
The difference is that in the world of Electronics, including Automotive, BLACK is Chassis ground (for the most part) and thus Negative
In the world of House ELectrical systems, Black is HOT (And thus Positive)
Why they reversed the colors.. I do not know,, I just know I'm cross trained.
The solution, or recommendation is to METER the leads.. Then once you get them properly connected.. PAINT (Nail polish, Testor's Or split loom) RED for positive, black for negative.
RV's are wired by House type electricians, NOT by Automotive type Technicians.
The difference is that in the world of Electronics, including Automotive, BLACK is Chassis ground (for the most part) and thus Negative
In the world of House ELectrical systems, Black is HOT (And thus Positive)
Why they reversed the colors.. I do not know,, I just know I'm cross trained.
The solution, or recommendation is to METER the leads.. Then once you get them properly connected.. PAINT (Nail polish, Testor's Or split loom) RED for positive, black for negative.
