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How do I know Which is positive clamp on battery charger if both wires are black but one wire has a black tube that slides up and down on the wire?
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The negative cable goes to the body of the car at some point,
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How do you connect battery charger cables to charge the battery in the car?
You connect the cables BEFORE you plug in or turn on the charger. Positive (red) to battery positive first, then negative (black) to battery ground. Then you turn on your charger and set the timer.
On a battery charger which is negative red or black?
Black is negative - Red is positive +
Car battery charger lead colors?
Red is positive(+). Black is negative (-)
Is the black wire with white stipes on a battery charger a positive or negative?
Black = Negative Black + White = Positive Tried and tested.
How do you hookup battery charger to a 2005 escalade battery?
Connect the positive (+) Red cable from the charger to the positive (+) post of the battery. Now connect the negative (-) Black cable to a metal part of the engine. Do not connect to negative battery post. Plug the charger in. Unplug the charger before removing the cables. Disconnect the negative cable first.
How do you connect the charger in a car battery?
Connect the positive + red charger cable to the positive + red battery post. Then connect the negative - black charger cable to the engine somewhere. Most engines have something metal sticking up that you can connect to. Do not connect the negative charge cable to the negative battery post, always connect it to the engine.
What colour is terminal on a car battery charger?
I'm not sure what you're asking but maybe its this: Red is Positive (+) and Black is Negative (-).
How do you connect a 24 volt charger to two 12 volt batteries?
You connect the batteries in series Red charger lead to one red battery terminal, then the black battery terminal of that battery to the red battery terminal of the second battery. Then black battery terminal of the second battery to the black lead of the charger.
What two wires connect to the timer switch on a century 87423 battery charger?
The two wires which connect the timer switch on a Century 87423 battery charger are the red and black wires. The red goes to the positive connector while the black goes to the negative connector.
What do you charge a lawn mower battery?
Not sure if the question is what to charge the battery with or how to charge the battery. So, I will address both: A regular battery charger can be used. IF you are going to purchase one, you really don't need a top-of-the-line, expensive charger. A simple 2 to 6 amp slow-trickle charger will do the job. To charge the battery, connect the red charger cable to the positive battery post and the black charger cable to the negative battery post, then turn on the charger until the battery is charged. If necessary, clean the battery posts and cables before charging. The battery charger will have more complete details for charging the battery.
Where on the battery do you plug the charger into?
A typical car battery charger will plug into a wall outlet. The end that connects to the battery itself generally has aligator clips on two different leads. The black one is your ground or negative, the red is your positive. Attach each clip to its corrisponfing battery post. Follow the directions for your specific charger to ensure your charge the battery properly.
How do you unplug a batery charger from a lawn mower?
A charger is hooked up to a lawnmower battery by attaching the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal. The charger is then set to 6 or 12 volts depending on the battery and turned on.
