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PSL184
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by PSL184 Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:06 pm
Appologies if this has been covered before but I am new to your site.... My Jenny is still +ve earth. Should I change over to -ve earth and if so what do I need to do?
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Welung666
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by Welung666 Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:10 pm
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by alex_holden Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:20 pm
You only need to change it if you're going to fit something that requires negative earth, eg. a stereo or an alternator.
PSL184
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by PSL184 Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:22 pm
Perfect thx
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by bmcecosse Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:03 pm
Although negative earth was originally done to reduce body corrosion effects - so it IS worth doing anyway!
PSL184
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by PSL184 Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:15 pm
I remember hearing that a while back - anyone know the science behind it?
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by bmcecosse Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:15 am
Something to do with ions !
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by 8009STEVE Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:12 am
I think it is covered in this months mag
