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profdant139
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2015

Conditioning/"formatting" new batteries: update in 1st post

(UPDATE -- based on advice from you all, I have "freshened" my batteries using the DC charging output on my Honda generator. It is supposed to put out 8 amps, but I measured it at 5, which was perfec...
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MrWizard
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Jun 13, 2015
They can NEVER be evenly matched, the weaker of the 2 will draw down the other battery,


Hmmmm that's how 99% of RV batteries are connected
Even 6v are connected in parallel PAIRS
Not many RV have the room for bank of 2v cells
And not many are happy with only one 12v
Or one 6v series set

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