Parallel battery
I have solar 160W with 300W inverter. How do you parallel two deep cycle battery? Is it the same way without solar? I checked online I Haven’t seen any parallel with solar power T...
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I think Matt is factually correct, but overstating that parallel connections are a significant hazard that causes explosions.
Stuff breaks AND batteries SOMETIMES explode (independently).
And a fact-if you have TWO batteries, the chances of one failing is doubled.
And I get his point that the second battery can contribute power to a problem in the good battery.
Conversely RVing half the miles will half the risk of you getting into a crash, and having zero batteries eliminates any risk of any battery explosion as well as eliminating all the great 12V lighting and heat and water pumps...
There is an extra risk for connecting batteries- but risk : benefit is everywhere and parallel batteries (or series batteries for that matter) have benefits AND risks.
PS: A semi analogous fun read is 787 lithium batteries: a case with numerous connected batteries, a quirky chemistry, and the effectiveness of safety back ups.
Stuff breaks AND batteries SOMETIMES explode (independently).
And a fact-if you have TWO batteries, the chances of one failing is doubled.
And I get his point that the second battery can contribute power to a problem in the good battery.
Conversely RVing half the miles will half the risk of you getting into a crash, and having zero batteries eliminates any risk of any battery explosion as well as eliminating all the great 12V lighting and heat and water pumps...
There is an extra risk for connecting batteries- but risk : benefit is everywhere and parallel batteries (or series batteries for that matter) have benefits AND risks.
PS: A semi analogous fun read is 787 lithium batteries: a case with numerous connected batteries, a quirky chemistry, and the effectiveness of safety back ups.
