using trickle solar charger with 6v in series
Howdy. My MH at the moment has two 6v batteries in series. My storage site does not have electric, so I want to use a small solar trickle charger to help maintain them. I bought thispanel and thisr...
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Hi,
This would be true if the jars were 12 volts in parallel. However, they are 6 volt in series, so each cell will receive a theoretically equal charge. If we split hairs, then like as not one cell will lag behind, which is why, from time to time the bank should be equalized.
If you follow the op's link it is a 1.5 watt panel, not 1.5 amps.
This would be true if the jars were 12 volts in parallel. However, they are 6 volt in series, so each cell will receive a theoretically equal charge. If we split hairs, then like as not one cell will lag behind, which is why, from time to time the bank should be equalized.
If you follow the op's link it is a 1.5 watt panel, not 1.5 amps.
Chandalen wrote:
To explain a little more... any charge applied to your 6v batteries will be halved per battery. That is assuming they are balanced in condition and cables.
So that 1.5a charger is at best a 0.75 charger.
