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johnxhc
Explorer
Sep 01, 2020

To 12v batteries or 24v batteries, this is a question.

In the process of designing 1,200w system for my motorhome I already decided to use 24v battery system. Should I use 24v batteries in parallel connection or use 12v batteries series & parallel conne...
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KD4UPL
Explorer II
Sep 01, 2020
The fewer sets of batteries in parallel the better. Do it which ever way let's you achieve your desired capacity with the fewest parallel connections.
It is good so see the lithium batter manufacturers making 24v and 48v batteries. It's a far better voltage for a large solar system.

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