To further expand on my first post these are my thoughts:-
String No 1 8 cells in series @ 2 volts and 200millamps per cell = 16 volts and 200 milliamps.
Add on strings 2, 3, 4 and 5 which makes up 40 cells. These are wired in series as per string one.
Then, parallel all strings to make 16 volts @ 16 watts or 1.2 amps. the table below is a further illustration:-
Volts Milliamps Watts Total watts Amps No of cells
16 200 3.2 8
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16 200 3.2 6.4 400ma 16
+
16 200 3.2 9.6 600ma 24
+
16 200 3.2 12.8 800ma 32
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16 200 3.2 16 1.2 amps 40
Are my calulations correct or am I up a creek without a paddle?
Many thanks for any comments.
David HK