Re: IML: Bettery Fast Remove Clip question: Safety

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Thanks for clarifying that, Steve. You are 100% correct, and so was 
George about safety. Always disconnect the negative terminal, and when 
removing the battery, it must be disconnected FIRST to avoid a spark.

A spark can still occur if there is a dead short someplace. Never mess 
around with the battery unless you are wearing goggles to protect your 
eyes. This includes jumping a car. If nothing is available, either call 
AAA, or hook the last negative connection to some other ground, not the 
battery.

I have know two guys who were blinded by battery explosions. Any is too 
many for something so avoidable.

Paul W.

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From: Imperial59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Bettery Fast Remove Clip question: Safety

> I'm not sure I've read it that way, but keep this in mind. You 
disconnect > the negative terminal, and decide to go ahead with 
>changing the starter > for example. All it takes is a magical ground 
connection from your socket > wrench to the chassis, or any other 
> ground in the car, and - gentlemen > start your engines..

It doesn't work that way. If the negative terminal on the battery is 
disconnected there is no path for current to flow. If your wrench 
touches the chassis nothing happens as the chassis is no longer 
connected to the battery negative. You have to have a complete path for 
current to flow.

It is recommended that you unhook the negative post first because if 
your wrench were to touch the chassis and the positive post at the same 
time while the negative terminal is still connected then you would have 
a complete path and lots of excitement. A shorted battery can cause a 
lot of damage to the car and the person standing there.

 Steve B.


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