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Son_of_Norway
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Sep 02, 2018

Re: Use of Star Washers for Ground Connections

Hello; did an internet search but I am still confused. I am grounding two wires together to the frame of my Suburban using a bolt, washer, split ring washer and nut. Questions: Is this sufficient? I...
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GordonThree
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Sep 02, 2018
If this is a high current ground, I would expose bare metal and use a star washer against the frame.

For lower current, likely the threads are enough.

Car audio websites have good info on creating low impedance grounds.

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