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Son_of_Norway
Explorer
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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Big_Katuna
Explorer II
Sep 02, 2018
For a high current connection you would NOTuse a star washer in the path of the current. It reduces the cross sectional area which increases resistance.

You want bare metal to bare metal with a light coating of No-Ox to prevent corrosion..

You can use the star washer or a split lock washer if you want.

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