Battery Connections
I run two RV batteries on my 5er. I want my lights to run twice as long. Is the proper connection + to + and - to -? I have been told some applicatios are + to - on both posts of the batteries. Is...
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enblethen wrote:
Coach-man that is correct.
Yes, it is slight difference in resistance.
Timay, look at a large battery room for electrical control systems. They are all wired similar to what I said. This is so you can change out battery or batteries by simply jumpering around the defective or battery(ies) that need servicing.
Actually, the battery banks in large battery rooms are connected with large copper buss bars that are nothing like RV wiring. Nothing is ever jumpered across or around. Any battery can be removed or added to the buss without interupting service.
I'm an at&t retiree. The entire outside plant (telephone lines) are powered by large battery rooms in the Central Office.
