Batteries in Parallel
Is there a limit on how many batteries can be connected in parallel?
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bka0721 wrote:pianotuna wrote:bka0721 wrote:
Is there a limit on how many batteries can be connected in parallel?
No if they are wired in a balanced manor.
Define; a balanced manor
Glad to see you are still around, Don. Hope all is well with you.
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Basically the path thru each battery should be as close to identical as possible and each battery should be in the same condition:
- Avoid having major differences in cabling size/lengths between batteries.
- Make sure all connections are clean and solid.
- Make sure all batteries are of the same make and model put into service at the same time and exposed to the same usage.
For a couple of batteries in the same compartment, it's usually not a big deal. If you have one bank at the front and one at the rear of the RV, balancing gets a bit more difficult. Basically, the systems will try to charge and discharge the batteries with the least resistance first.
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