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Originally Posted by TCNASHVILLE
My question is that every time I hook it up, it "sparks". This makes me nervous thinking sometime the battery might explode or something. Am I correct in thinking a cut-off will eliminate this?, or is the little spark not enough to do any harm. Thanks
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The battery cutoff switch will eliminate the spark when connecting and disconnecting the battery. My converter fan immediately comes on (then shuts off) when I connect a battery as part of the converters power-up / self-check process.....I (used to) get a spark as well. I now have a disconnect.
Speaking as one who watched a car battery blow-up in a mechanics face as he connected a battery ( I was 10' away)...not only will the explosion scare the crap out you...but rinsing a mans face and eyes out for 30 min after being sprayed with battery acid wondering if he'll ever see again - is not an afternoon you'll forget.
Like you....I'm overly cautious about connecting a battery.