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Could have been a bad situation. (This would not have been a problem with a negative cable set up)

Answers, suggestions, pros/cons appreciated!!
Thanks Bill[/QUOTE]

I strongly disagree! A wire carrying current when it completes a circuit will arc, positive or negative! I don't see any benefit other than the ease of installation. And, I don't think there would be any issue to break the ground side of the circuit. I think you should be fine.