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07/20/07 15:42
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#142085 - another Weekend Way Off Topic
the telephone companies use minus 48V.
the 48 is probably due to the batteries used in the olden days, but why minus
older cars often have the plus connected to the chassis.

I this just 'what was chosen for no reason' or was there a reason for it

Just curious

Erik

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another Weekend Way Off Topic            01/01/70 00:00      
   Electrolytic effects - and further off-topic...            01/01/70 00:00      
   I faintly recalled something about electrolysis...            01/01/70 00:00      
      And whath about older cars "plus"-ground?            01/01/70 00:00      
         maybe the same reason...            01/01/70 00:00      
         Try an alternate form of the question.            01/01/70 00:00      
            What's in a name?            01/01/70 00:00      
               references            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Hanging ground straps            01/01/70 00:00      
                     Another possible use for hanging ground straps            01/01/70 00:00      
                        No contact while driving            01/01/70 00:00      
               ECL chips use positive grounding            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Going way - way off - off topic            01/01/70 00:00      
               Car tyres conduct            01/01/70 00:00      
                  ground straps            01/01/70 00:00      
               Upside down...            01/01/70 00:00      
            after 2 hours googling            01/01/70 00:00      
   It is for corrosion            01/01/70 00:00      

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