Charging Question
SouthAfrica75
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When charging batteries (2) in this case that are connected in parallel and you have the charger connected to 1 of the batteries, is it trying to charge both batteries at the same time ?
Should I disconnect each battery and charge seprately ?
Should I disconnect each battery and charge seprately ?
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Re: Charging Question
Go here to read about wiring schemes: (diagonally)
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Re: Charging Question
SA75
The short answer is yes. A better way to connect the charger is to connect it accross both batteries. Put the positive lead from the charger to the positive post of one of the batteries and the negative lead from the charger the the negative post of the other battery. Reading the website that Mike directed you to will give you alot more info, but very good info.
Larry -
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Diagonal Charging...Larrys right Mikes site referral is excellent8) -
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Thanks guys........
Great info that helped me get my batteries fully charged for the possibility of
Tropical Storm Fay here in South East Florida -
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My prayers to you and everyone down in the Caribbean that this is a light one.
-BillNear San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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