mpierce wrote:
However, will both draw equally from BOTH sets of batteries, having equal lengths of wire? NO
The second is slightly better, as it pulls equally from both sets, thus "in balance".
IF.....you use an appropriately large gauge of cables, the difference will be minute. The difference in resistance from a slight difference in how clean and tight the various clamps are probably has more effect.
I believe in being practical. Which configuration you pick in this kind of a case should be dictated by which one most closely matches the existing cable positions. Excessive bending and twisting of the cables can be bad; especially if that results in them rubbing on something metal.
