6 volt batteries in series
I have two 6-volt batteries wired in series. If I understand this right, this gives me 12 volts and 100 amp. If I had two 12-volt batteries wired in parallel I would have 200 amps. Can I switch to ...
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CA Traveler wrote:
Matt,
How about explosion/issues with 4x 6V for 12V?
One thing to think about.. When you take two 6 volt batteries and put 'em in series like this:
-{6v}+-{6v}+==== 12 volt
What you have is a SINGLE 12 volt battery.
You put two pair in a series/parallel
-{6v}+-{6v}+==== 12 volt
-{6v}+-{6v}+==== 12 volt
You still have one 12 volt battery (around 450 amp hours).
I run a six volt pair in parallel with 3 different size 12 volts.
I've never had a battery explosion (I'd like to run all one size on the 12 volts but. alas.. store was sold out)
But.. IF one, espically the smallest, shorts, an explosion is possible.. Now least you worry.. the "Exploison" is about as powerful as a bubble gum popping. but it scatters all the acid in the battery which is why you need to do a soda wash.
