Connecting a Charger to a Battery: Positive Side Matching

[nutsandbolts]

My son pulled the wires off of the charging plug for his motorcycle (mini-bike).
I can use a Fluke to determine what side is positive comming from the charger, and trace the positive side from the battery to the charging socket.
My question is when charging do I connect the positive side of the charger to the positive side of the battery?

 

[berkeman]

My son pulled the wires off of the charging plug for his motorcycle (mini-bike).
I can use a Fluke to determine what side is positive comming from the charger, and trace the positive side from the battery to the charging socket.
My question is when charging do I connect the positive side of the charger to the positive side of the battery?

Welcome to the PF.

Yes, that is how you connect a charger. Just think about how you jump start a dead battery...

 

[technician]

Confirm what Bman states...yes

 

[nutsandbolts]

Thank you. My original thought was that when connected and power is drawn out then the battery is connected positive to positive and negative to the frame. If I then want to put power back in then I need to go in the oposite direction, WRONG again.
I understand your explanation of jumping a flat battery.
My only other question is "Where is my soldering iron"? or better still "how do I keep my teenage sons away from my tools"? You can't help with these questions, but thanks for your help with the polarity issue.

 

[alphysicist]

Yes, it is important to connect the positive side of the charger to the positive side of the battery when charging. This ensures that the electrical current flows in the correct direction and charges the battery properly. If the wires were pulled off the charging plug, it is important to make sure they are reattached correctly to avoid any potential damage to the battery or the charger. Using a Fluke to determine the positive side can help ensure the correct connection. It is always important to follow the manufacturer's instructions when charging any type of battery to ensure proper and safe charging.