here is my problem--I have one battery that has, of course, the major black wire on the negative, and the major red on positive. And the minor black wires of course, also on negative. BUT, there are wires dangling now-for several components. They are NOT black--or red. I can't trace where the other end of the wire goes, so how do I sort if should put them on the red or black post? Related, is it safe to go to the helm and find some component that is not working, then go back and touch one of these wires to the red and see if the component comes on--or will that maybe burn out a fuse? thanks.
here is my problem--I have one battery that has, of course, the major black wire on the negative, and the major red on positive. And the minor black wires of course, also on negative. BUT, there are wires dangling now-for several components. They are NOT black--or red. I can't trace where the other end of the wire goes, so how do I sort if should put them on the red or black post? Related, is it safe to go to the helm and find some component that is not working, then go back and touch one of these wires to the red and see if the component comes on--or will that maybe burn out a fuse? thanks.
I'm surprised you didn't remove your watch, especially as it's all metal! Bad practice in any engineering type jobs to wear rings or watches.