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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Bumpyroad wrote:
for the last 60 years fisherpersons have used two 12 volt batteries in parallel to run their trolling motors. I have Never heard of this explosion. I certainly would not take this "fact?" into consideration on my setup.
bumpy
Bumpy,
I have seen one (and only one) explosion in a trolling motor bank of parallel 12V. That happened when the owner tried to use it to crank the big motor on his bass boat.
Trolling motor service is basicaly light duty and the related chargers are not all that powerful. That all works in your favor.
Matt
