6v series vs. 12v parallel
I have the standard 6v/series system on my trailer and find that with 300w of solar and a 30a controller all is good. Reading this article posted below it states that you don't gain amp/hr with 6v se...
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While the article is correct about series and parallel amp-hours, the examples they used are not even close.
A typical group 27 12V battery is around 100 Ah and the 6V of similar size is more than 200. So usually you gain a little going to 6V.
I think the reason golf carts prefer 6V is because the same case only has 3 (2V) cells and therefore the plates are thicker and more rugged.
A typical group 27 12V battery is around 100 Ah and the 6V of similar size is more than 200. So usually you gain a little going to 6V.
I think the reason golf carts prefer 6V is because the same case only has 3 (2V) cells and therefore the plates are thicker and more rugged.
