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BC_Explorer
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017

Maximum - 12 volt Deep Cycle Batteries Connected in Parallel

Is there a max number of 12 volt batteries that can be connected? For example, could I connect 3 or 4 batteries in parallel? Please no discussion of 6 volt instead of 12 volt batteries as I already...
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BobsYourUncle
Nomad
Aug 18, 2017
No limit to how many you can have in parallel, but as stated a practical max of 4 is about optimum.

Most important consideration is that the batteries are all of same strength. Don't mix old weak ones with new strong ones. Weak will sap strong.
Best to have identical batteries, all of the same age.

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