Should You Disconnect The Battery Before Welding. When welding there is a danger that electrical components will be damaged by the electrical current flowing through the body. Attaching the ground close to the welding operation is best practice.
I would say there isnt much to be concerned about if youre not welding near it but there is also no harm in disconnecting or removing it as a precaution. Originally posted by joe millar View Post. Before starting work disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and ground the welder near the welding location of.
I rarely disconnect anything on the older cars I weld stuff on if a car has computers or alot of solid.
It is an interesting question. Yes the batt add protection from spikes. Joined Aug 21 2007 330 Posts. As a welding contractor heres the straight poopYou should always get the battery away from any welding proceduremost batteries give off gases that are explosive.
