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- drabooExplorer
CA Traveler wrote:
Gotta love those dogs!
Click for balanced wiring information. Use method 3 for balanced wiring but method 2 is a compromise.
Since it states that the difference isn't very significant between method 2 and 3(compared to the massive difference in voltage between method 1 and 2) and is simpler to install, I m gonna go with #2.
Thanks, CA Traveler for the link!
Brad - CA_TravelerExplorer IIIGotta love those dogs!
Click for balanced wiring information. Use method 3 for balanced wiring but method 2 is a compromise. - drabooExplorer
CA Traveler wrote:
draboo wrote:
A typo I'm sure as that's a parallel connection.CA Traveler wrote:
If 6V batteries then you need 2 additional batteries connected in series and then the pair connected in parallel with the other set.
If 12V then connect in parallel. DO NOT CONNECT IN SERIES as that would give you 24V.
Balanced wiring is best, search the forums. Mixing battery types or age will shorten the battery life. But it can be a good alternative until the next set of batteries.
OOPS!! I meant connect them in series!(+ connected to + and - connected to -) The batteries are 12 volt.
Lot's of activity here this morning, barking dogs, neighbors picking up recliner, etc.
PARALEL! I meant PARALLEL! - CA_TravelerExplorer IIIBalanced wiring with 3 batteries is more involved than 2 or 4 and would require additional cables to make them all the same. But you could just connect the 2 rig leads to opposite corners of the 3 batteries and you'll achieve the goal of more power with a slightly shorter life.
- 2oldmanExplorer II
draboo wrote:
You might want to read that link I provided before you do anything. Wiring up batteries wrong can ruin your day.
OOPS!! I meant connect them in series!(+ connected to + and - connected to -) The batteries are 12 volt. - CA_TravelerExplorer III
draboo wrote:
A typo I'm sure as that's a parallel connection.CA Traveler wrote:
If 6V batteries then you need 2 additional batteries connected in series and then the pair connected in parallel with the other set.
If 12V then connect in parallel. DO NOT CONNECT IN SERIES as that would give you 24V.
Balanced wiring is best, search the forums. Mixing battery types or age will shorten the battery life. But it can be a good alternative until the next set of batteries.
OOPS!! I meant connect them in series!(+ connected to + and - connected to -) The batteries are 12 volt. - drabooExplorer
CA Traveler wrote:
If 6V batteries then you need 2 additional batteries connected in series and then the pair connected in parallel with the other set.
If 12V then connect in parallel. DO NOT CONNECT IN SERIES as that would give you 24V.
Balanced wiring is best, search the forums. Mixing battery types or age will shorten the battery life. But it can be a good alternative until the next set of batteries.
OOPS!! I meant connect them in series!(+ connected to + and - connected to -) The batteries are 12 volt. - 2oldmanExplorer IIThis tutorial may be of some help. 12v side of life.
- CA_TravelerExplorer IIIIf 6V batteries then you need 2 additional batteries connected in series and then the pair connected in parallel with the other set.
If 12V then connect in parallel. DO NOT CONNECT IN SERIES as that would give you 24V.
Balanced wiring is best, search the forums. Mixing battery types or age will shorten the battery life. But it can be a good alternative until the next set of batteries. - MountainAir05Explorer II6 Volt or 12.
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