6 Volt battery wiring.

Question

Can't seem to find the diagram I had seen here previously. I'm changing from 2-12 volt parallel to 2- 6 volt series batteries.  I've found diagrams to show connecting the two batteries together + to -, but am not certain on inputs and outputs for generator, solar panels and battery monitor. All negatives attach to battery one and all positives to battery two, correct?  Thanks.

westend · Answer

Etrailer schematicYou have the theory correct all inputs and outputs will connect to the outboard terminals of the two batteries. Nothing is connected to the inner, series cable link.

time2roll · Answer

Yes.  Nothing connects to the middle jumper connection between the two batteries.

old-biscuit · Answer

Moderator edit to re-size picture to forum limit of 640px maximum width

bob213 · Answer

Although you have all the info above here's some more reading material.12 volt side of life

pauldub · Answer

Just don't get confused by old-biscuit's color coding on his positive and negative cables.  Normally the negative is black and the positive is red.

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