jake98
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- Joined
- Nov 10, 2007
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- Dingmans Ferry PA
- Tractor
- 53 Cub, 70's JD 410, Kioti 25hst
I'm trying to figure how the battery figures into it.
I'm trying to figure how the battery figures into it.
I spoke with mechanic at my Bobcat dealer. Asked him if he disconnects the battery before welding. (This guy welds a lot). He said never has, never had a known problem. I have welded many things attached to skid steers and tractors and not had an issue. My local welding guy also does a lot or welding on trucks putting in goose neck hitches and does not disconnect the battery. I have come to the conclusion, that my chance of screwing up the battery or terminals is probably greater than a electrical issue caused by welding.
Do disconnect the batt ground before welding on a tractor or veh.
Better to be safe than sorry.
electr do fry in situations.
Disconnecting the batteries does nothing but protect the batteries. Stray electrical current from a welding arc can get to an ECM just as easy thru a harness ground.... so unplug your ECM when welding....