Can it condition multiple 12 volt batteries that are connected in parallel???
1474941
I'm not sure how many you want to recondition at one time, but I paralleled 2 of them, and it brought them right back to full specs. It took 2 days, but I saved myself over $400 if I had to replace them. I've had them in my coach for over 2 months now, and they're working perfectly again and retaining a full charge.
1474942
Dodge Diesel has (2) 12 volt batteries in parallel. Hooked it to the main one on left (drivers) side of truck all winter for maintenance and desulfation... In my opinion, both stayed fully charged... didn't do a voltmeter test... Truck started instantly and charging gauge did not rise past normal when I started it this spring after sitting for over 3 months with the Pulse Tech on 24/7. The fully charged green light was indicating full charge.
1474943
Yes, although I would parallel no more than three. Also, if the batteries are of differing ages, it's not a good idea, as they will respond differently to both charging and pulsing, and a defective battery may load a good one. In general, batteries charging in parallel should be isolated from one another by a diode in series with each battery. This will reduce the charging voltage slightly, and thus will extend the recharging time.
1474944
I don't really know. My electronic background makes me think I wouldn't even try it.
1474945
I have it maintaining 2 batteries in parallel at the moment and it works great for maintiance. As for conditioning I suspect it is better to do 1 at a time.
1650666
Thanks for your inquiry. The batteries would have to be connected in parallel, not series, in order to be charged.
1573752
You have to put them in parallel to maintain 12 volts in the system.all positive together all negative together.assuming you're inverter and charge controller is 12 volts
1567138
Yes, the product manual shows a wiring diagram for how to wire 2 12v batteries in parallel. I am only running one battery right now, but I was originally planning on doing this. This kit works so well with my small trailer I don't even need 2 batteries. I have an 18ft trailer and low power requirements. If you are in the sun/partial sun they trickle charge all day and only start using juice in the evening/night. My battery rarely goes below 85% and is usually fully charged by 8-9am. There are videos that will help with your installation on the GoPower web site and YouTube.
1889035
I just called Deltran (the company that makes these) and they said it is not intended to charge more than one battery because the charging circuit will only detect the charge condition of the first battery it is connected to, and so any other battery connected in parallel may not get fully charged.
1447154
I'm a little unsure of your question but by "these" if you mean controllers, I would assume you have solar panels exceeding the 40 amp capacity of a single controller. I think you could connect any number of them you wanted to in parallel each controlling its own set of solar panels. At some point I suppose you could reach the limit of your battery bank's ability to accept any more current though.
164167
When you connect them like this, they operating in parallel - same as if you had wired the batteries in parallel yourself. Each battery will receive the same charging voltage. For some batteries, this this will be the correct charging voltage, However, the other batteries could be over-charged or under-charged. All the Battery Tender sees is one battery!This is answered on the Battery Tender website. The explanations are excellent, with clear diagrams. Find this info in the education section - it's a on pull-down tab, at the top of the homepage. A good reference for all battery charging and connection questions. When you connect them like this, they operating in parallel - same as if you had wired the batteries in parallel yourself. Each battery will receive the same charging voltage. For some batteries, this this will be the correct charging voltage, However, the other batteries could be over-charged or under-charged. All the Battery Tender sees is one battery!This is answered on the Battery Tender website. The explanations are excellent, with clear diagrams. Find this info in the education section - it's a on pull-down tab, at the top of the homepage. A good reference for all battery... » Read More When you connect them like this, they operating in parallel - same as if you had wired the batteries in parallel yourself. Each battery will receive the same charging voltage. For some batteries, this this will be the correct charging voltage, However, the other batteries could be over-charged or under-charged. All the Battery Tender sees is one battery!This is answered on the Battery Tender website. The explanations are excellent, with clear diagrams. Find this info in the education section - it's a on pull-down tab, at the top of the homepage. A good reference for all battery charging and connection questions. « Show Less
1626893
the battery pack has multiple voltage levels, 3, 5, and 6 volt. if a series circuit is being powered this will be able to do both voltages. most parallel circuits will work also.
1233768
Dont know if i understand your question. But it doesn't sound like it would work because one 12v panel wont charge 24v battery unless you connect two 12v panels in series.
1502228
It shouldn't matter, since they are in parallel. I have an eight-battery, parallel setup in which I connected it to the last one in line, because it is the closest to my control panel.
708404
I have used it on 2 twelve volt batteries an is was useful in those...I think it is meant to be used in only one for each container tho....do not recall that....it does help restore batteries tho, I think by helping remove the buildup between plates in the batteries, thus, allowing for them to recharge without shorting themselves out??? I do recommend this product.
1248352
I have charged 3 12 volt batteries hooked up in series with this. It works fine. It is best if you make sure that the charge is balanced across the 3 batteries to start with.
1051497
yes but you need to wire the batteries together the proper way, check the internet for 12 volt to 24 volt dc wiring diagrams you will want to maintain 12 volts not 24, this will extend your draw down time on your batteries
1626067
you can connect it in parallel (+ to +, - to -) for double the capacity at 12 volts or in series (- on one battery connected to + on the other battery) with the output being 24 volts. I used a small insulated wires with crimped male and female connectors you can get at just about anywhere such as auto parts to Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon etc. Just be careful to have tight connectors without any paths causing a short or ground. Good Luck!
460583
Only if you do in series. If you connect in parallel the same way you take off the wires its still 12v no matter how many batteries you hook up.
1866699
Yes, you can charge multiple size batteries at the same time. Think of this charger as 4 individual chargers in one.
1332099
Depends if you connect the controller to the panel then you could connect it to each battery but not both at the same time.