6V Batteries - Won't start generator
I installed two 6V batteries to my trailer and they work for powering lights and all of that, however they will not start my generator. Any ideas?
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rayjc33 wrote:
Just to verify that I should not need to change the way that the starter on the generator is wired when I put the two 6v batteries in correct. It's really simple the way you wire them to make them 12v, so I am just trying to think of all the reasons it might now of worked?
You have a POOR/CORRODED/HIGH resistance connection, most likely the one between the 2 6 volt batteries. Can supply low levels of current flow, but "ask" for motor starting current, the high resistance connection opens.
Burnish clean ALL battery posts/connectors.
It sometimes happens that the poor connection is inside the battery, carries "lite" loads only. To much torque tightening the battery connections?
