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Old 10-10-2012, 03:33 PM   #14
Daner
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Re: Just a reminder...

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay View Post
I believe that the correct way to connect jumper cables is to connect the positive and negative ends to the discharged battery, first. Then, connect the positive cable to the hot battery, and finally the negative cable to the hot battery. Some all-knowing electical gurus have told us how to do that, but we don't always follow that rule, do we?
Yes positive first then negative on discharged battery. I don't usually worry about it though because it's always windy in ND. Gas doesn't stick around long. But yeah it would be a good thing to make a habit of.
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