1963 battery cables

[Andreas S.]

Re: 1963 battery cables

As much as it seems weird nowadays for the + to be black, the standard for + as red didn't really get going consistently until later in the 60's. While the concept goes back further, it just hadn't taken hold yet. I think Keith's point about cost of red dye may also have played a role. Residential wiring still doesn't use this method. In two wire household circuits, black is hot, white is neutral and the ground is either uninsulated copper or green.

Thanks so much for the information. Makes much more sense now. Thank-you