MOTM

>
> We call ground ground.  But the return from the negative battery
> feed is called return, not ground.  Just like neutral is not called
> ground in a home electrical system even though it is connected
> to ground at the main breaker panel.  The returns from equipment
> in a CO are connected to ground at the main battery power
> distribution frame.  What really throws the new guys is that +
> goes to ground and - goes to battery.  Boy have I seen some good
> arc welding.

HA! This begs the question (to all you EE-wannabes), "why is it done this
way?"

Hint: it has to do with *chemistry*, not "electronics".

Paul S.