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By windspeed, Section Storage Posted on Mon May 5th, 2008 at 11:34:21 PM MST
layout

I have two 12V batteries in series for my 24V system
I want to add a third 12V
what layout should I use
windspeed

batteries | 3 comments (3 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: batteries (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by AbyssUnderground on Mon May 5th, 2008 at 05:48:47 PM MST
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You can't use 3x12v batteries to make 24v. You will have to buy two more 12v batteries to do this or your new 12v battery will be useless.

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Re: batteries (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by windspeed on Tue May 6th, 2008 at 03:10:07 AM MST
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thanks Abyss
does this mean I will always need an even number of batteries to make 24 V
Windspeed

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Re: batteries (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by snowcrow on Tue May 6th, 2008 at 03:57:27 AM MST
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Yes, and if you were to go 48v, you'd need to buy 4 batteries at a time. This is one of the biggest reasons I stayed with 12v. I can be down to my last 12v battery and the system will still work, storing and providing at least some power!!

Blessings, Snow Crow

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