Should the battery cable be disconnected when welding a car?
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When welding a car, the battery cable should be disconnected. Here is more relevant information: 1. Hazards: During the welding process, incidents such as battery explosion, wire burnout, and circuit board damage can occur. These are real risks primarily because high currents flow through electrical equipment. A welding machine can operate with currents as high as hundreds of amperes, with no-load voltages reaching up to 70V and working voltages up to 30V. The 12V circuits in a car cannot withstand such high voltages, especially given the extremely high currents involved—short-circuit currents can exceed 100A. Therefore, improper handling during welding can easily lead to the burning out of related electrical equipment. 2. Method for welding without disconnecting power: Place a ground wire near the welding area. This ensures that current only passes through the localized welding area and not through other parts of the car body.