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macscac
Explorer
Jun 10, 2019

Parallel batteries and a question regarding reserve capacity

Hi all! first post here and I just had a (possible) basic question. I am putting a double battery setup on my new 18' trailer. 2 Interstate 31m-agm's. the reserve capacity of this battery ...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jun 11, 2019
There are those of us who use large inverters and load them heavily. In that instance 12 volt jars may offer better service than 6 volt units.

It is important to wire any battery bank in a balanced manner. See the link for directions.

Reserve capacity, just like the more familiar amp-hours may more than double because of the Peukert effect.

http://www.smartgauge.co.uk/batt_con.html

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