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Old 04-07-2012, 08:24 PM
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Default B&C Batt Contacter Polarity Question

Wrapping up FFW wiring and last job is starter contactor on FW engine side back to battery contactor attached on the right gear tower. I mounted my battery and batt contactor in that lower right luggage area like many others.

That said, I would like to flip flop/reverse the wiring on my battery contacter. I want to attach the battery to the right post and the cable to starter contactor on left. (Opposite of photo - which is how it is now)

I know the starter contactor poles are reversible but are the B&C battery contacter so long as I flip flop the diodes etc (reverse everything). I think I can but just want confirmation.



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Old 04-07-2012, 09:08 PM
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Yep, your fine as long as everything gets flip flopped.
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Old 04-07-2012, 09:23 PM
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Yes, you can flip the diode around and move the jumper to the other side. The electromagnet coil doesn't care which way current flows.
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Old 04-08-2012, 08:13 AM
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OK thanks everyone. Have a great Easter Sunday!
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