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Describe a battery?

Postby cat007 » Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:38 pm

Hey

How do you describe the orientation of a car battery? i.e. positive terminal on the top left? Is there a 'code' system?
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Re: Describe a battery?

Postby Mr Revhead » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:04 pm

They usually talk about it as if the terminals are closet to you
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Re: Describe a battery?

Postby holden_fan2005 » Tue Feb 25, 2014 12:23 am

I've always said front left of right, big or small post.
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Re: Describe a battery?

Postby Pelo » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:17 am

When I worked at Repco*, the Exide range had a code system of sorts.
For example, a typical Corolla battery would be an N310LP. Look at the battery with the posts closest to you.
N = compact?
310 = size/model
L = left hand positive
P = pencil post

Whereas an N310 would have the positive on the right hand side, and thick posts.

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