In a message dated 02/05/2000 6:39:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
mvheim@studiolimage.com writes:
> I didn't suppose he was referring to battery post contact to body
> (although that is a possibility), but to an electrical short elsewhere in
> the system which could cause a conflagration, in response to which one
> would wish to quickly disconnect the battery ground cable.
If you do not have a battery hold down that secures the battery in a fixed
position you run a great risk. Hit a bump and the battery can be thrown
upward. If the non-grounded terminal contacts the body, you will get a quick
lesson in arc welding. A battery cut off switch won't help in this case as
the switch will be installed downstream of the short to ground.
Use hold downs they are important.
Rick Ewald
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