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Grounding location.

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by ferntr33, Mar 9, 2019.

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Mar 9, 2019 at 1:30 PM

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Just curious but if I run a light with two wires, one positive and one ground, can I ground to frame close to light? Or do I have to ground close to power source? Also want to run 0 gauge battery cable for jumper cable quick connect to rear bumper area. Can I just have a short ground to frame cable near rear or do I have to run it all the way back to negative battery cable?

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Short ground close to device are always good.

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Mar 10, 2019 at 12:46 PM

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Electrical stuff is always a mystery to me. I just try and copy what I have seen in the past.

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