do i need to disconnect battery to weld exhaust

Do you need to disconnect battery when welding exhaust?Make sure the battery is disconnectedand all systems are shut down before the welding process. Electric current flowing through from the welder can damage or short circuit electrical components.

Should you disconnect the battery during welding?

Some mechanics disconnect the battery during welding in the mistaken belief this will protect those sensitive systems on the vehicle from voltage spikes. Others think that positioning the welding ground clamp near to the weld area will offer protection.

Is it safe to use a battery as a welder?

“When welding, there is a danger that electrical components will be damaged by the electrical current flowing through the body. Before starting work, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and ground the welder near the welding location of the body.” You are commenting using your WordPress.com account.

How long to let car idle after disconnecting battery?

I’ve known some cars that have to relearn themselves to run correctly after the battery has been disconnected. Start them up let them idle for 15 minutes.—MMW— I always disconnect the ground terminal on the battery before I weld the truck, one time the fuse on the back up camera and radio burn due to overcurrent from welding.

How to prevent welding damage to a vehicle?

2.Fit a surge protection device to the vehicle being welded. 3.Disconnect all sensitive equipment from their connecting cables. Having said all this, welding on a vehicle without taking such precautions doesn’t mean it will always be damaged.

How to disconnect a trolling motor battery?

good tip here,go to walmart, for under 5 bucks, you can get a disconnect that is for a trolling motor battery, it has a clamp that clamps to the battery post,then the battery terminal clamps to the side of it. it had a bolt in it with a big plastic thing you unscrew. the bolt carries the current when it’s screwed in. unscrew it and your ground is positivly disconnected. takes about 3 seconds to do so. i have one on every car i own. it’s also a safety feature,if you ever think you have an electrical fire, pop the hood and in three seconds the battery is disconnected.

How long does it take to pull a ground cable?

it only takes 30 seconds to pull the ground cable….why mess around, just pull it.

How much is an ECM on a semi truck?

a semi truck ecm is about $1800.00, and it’s better to be on the safe side. i have seen ecms, alternators, batteries, radios and other electrical stuff burned up because the ground cables were not removed. maybe those were just flukes, but it does happen.

When should you pull the ground on a car battery?

You should pull the ground on you battery any time you work on your car.

Does ECU matter in new cars?

So, the ECU thing does matter (newer cars) because voltage spikes can upset the (fine print) circuits. Thanks for the reminders!

Can you pull a ground cable?

yes…pull the ground cable just to be safe.

Can you use a CD player while spray painting?

But don’t use the CD player while spray painting, the overspray sticks to the discs. Very hard to clean.

Can you weld on your own vehicle?

Positive to electrode holder; Negative to work/ground. Never weld on your own vehicle with your Premier Power Welder in straight polarity. Also do not weld with Ready Welder or any other unit using straight polarity wire, on your own vehicle."

Is welding polarity reverse?

That is correct…the charge actually moves from the negative post to the positive post in conventional battery arrangements…thats why the welding process would be referred to as reverse- polarity.

Can you weld an exhaust without disconnecting the electronics?

Every exhaust shop in the U.S. welds on cars, trucks, and rvs without disconnecting the electronics. You might have some problems if you attach the ground to the engine and then weld on the frame, but use common sense and you will be fine. Electricity takes the shortest path to ground.

Should you disconnect the battery on an aftermarket ignition?

If you have any type of MSD or similar aftermarket ignition controls on a vehicle I would HIGHLY recommend that you disconnect the battery. These are very sensitive…you can let the smoke out of them in a hurry. Just dont ask me how I know….:flipoff2:

Can RW II batteries be wired in series?

Answer: No. The batteries are normally wired in parallel for these applications (assuming your vehicle operates ion 12 volt) and the RWI-II normally uses 24 volt for welding and requires these batteries to be wired in series. Be sure to read the operating instructions page for some exception to the 24 volt rule! Leaving the batteries connected to the vehicles electrical system while the RW-II may cause severe damage to the vehicles electrical system. Don’t do it! Quick disconnects are readily available from Wal-Mart and other stores that make this easier. "

Can you welded on a RV without disconnecting?

Half the time (mostly times I’m lazy and the welding is brief), I’ve welded ( both MIG and TIG) on this RV without disconnecting anything, with no ill effects.

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History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.

Why Does This Happen?

With the battery connected there is a closed electrical loop where the voltage across the vehicle’s body could add to the battery’s voltage and cause an overvoltage condition at the ECU. With the battery’s negative terminal disconnected, the loop is broken, both terminals of the ECU will float to the same voltage and no overvoltage will occur regardless of the voltage across the vehicle’s body.

Why disconnect negative terminal before welding?

The reason to do it is that it helps to prevent damage to the vehicle’s ECU and other electronics. Many people believe the negative terminal should be disconnected but cannot explain why it should be done.

What is the box labelled ECU?

All voltages are measured with respect to the battery’s negative terminal. The box labelled “ECU” is the engine control unit or engine management. This is the device we are trying to protect.

When first striking the arc, what voltage is applied?

When first striking the arc the full open circuit voltage is applied between the welding rod and the earth clamp. I’d suggest that ECU damage is most likely when first striking the arc and not during steady DC current flow. You might argue that adequate earthing will maintain the body at zero potential throughout.

What is the law of circuits?

Kirchhoff’s Circuit Laws: This law states that the sum of the voltages around a continuous electrical loop must be zero and the sum of the currents into and out of an electrical node is zero. Regardless of the current flowing, regardless of parallel or alternative loops, the voltages around every unique loop must sum to zero and the currents through each node must sum to zero. This is analogous to, if you walk around a track which has varying elevation, no matter what route you take on that track and what levels of elevation you reach, if you end up at the same spot you started then your net elevation change is zero. Or if many people are walking into an intersection where you can turn left or right, then the sum of the people going left plus people going right is equal to the number of people who entered the intersection.

Which side of the ECU has a closed loop?

The left side has a closed loop through the ECU where Kirchhoffs voltage law easily verifies the voltage across the ECU. The right side has an open loop where Kirchoff’s current law dictates that no current flows through the ECU and Ohm’s law determines that the voltage across the ECU is zero.

What is the formula for Ohm’s law?

Ohm’s Law: This is usually presented as the formula V= iR where V is voltage, i is current and R is resistance. It tells us that voltage is required for current to flow. If there is current flowing through a conductor then there must be a voltage across that conductor. It also tells us that current always flows when there is voltage applied across a resistance, which means current will flow everywhere through parallel paths and not just take the path of least resistance.