House Batteries
Wise ones, I am looking at the advantages or disadvantages of replacing my two 12v house batteries with 6v. I have seen several posts which mention the change over, but not really have seen a good ...
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sgt77 wrote:
I often read that 6v is better than 12v, but like most things it seems to be very subjective.
I wouldn't say it's "subjective." A battery is a battery and a 12 volt battery is nothing more than two 6 volts in a single case. However, weight and design do vary, and the market for 6 volts is different than the market for 12 volt, so far more 6 volt batteries are suitable for RV battery banks than 12 volts. That doesn't mean anything. It's only necessary that you choose a battery to meet your needs. I believe that weight and cost considerations make 6 volts more suitable for my use, but others have different needs.
