Would adding another 12v battery in series provide any more zip, or would I risk damaging the 12v motor?
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Don't Do It. The motor is a 12 volt NOT 24 v and I'd expect you'd damage it. Now, if you put the batteries in Parallel ( + to + to + motor terminal and - to - to - terminal on the motor) you would probably extend running time considerably but remain at 12 volts. Call the manufacturer to be sure. Properly powered this is a good little motor.
1087133
I bought spare battery, but be careful, motor gest hot on one battery, two in a row might cause damage. I don't use it right away
1205644
As far as I know this is designed for 12 VDC. You could just connect the + (red) and - (black) to 1 battery for the 12 VDC
1562237
You can connect as many 12v batteries as you like. You just need to make sure to connect them in parallel, if you connect them in series you will have some serious problems.
1540338
Sorry, have no experience with that. All I know is that I installed it and it is still working. For the price paid I think it is probably worth the risk, considering that one battery in the store costs as much as the multi pack you get thru this site.
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Hi Mike, I just received similar batteries from this vendor and I am 100% satisfied with the quality and performance of the products. After receiving them, I oredered two more for a 12 v Makita also. They appear to be a perfectly acceptable replacement to the originals.Buy with confidence, I did and don't regret it.
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If using 4 12 v batts hook them up in parallel + to + to + to + . Same for negative posts.. 4 6v batts make 2 12 v batts by hooking two 6 v in series.. Hook pos. to neg on 2 bats then do same for other 2 6 v. now you have 2 12v batts. Hook + to + and - to -... Now you have 1 super 12v batt. Feed regulated panel power to charge them. Use inverted power as needed
1509627
No I don't believe so your battery should be wired in series which means one draws off the other one would do on your main battery
244283
I wouldn't. Most people suggest using a direct connection to the battery with a relay even for just one since the current draw can blow the fuse on your factory wiring. With 2 you will definitely exceed the amperage rating and will need to wire them directly to the battery. If this sounds scary, it isn't. The wiring kit they sell on here comes with everything you need and works well. I have 2 on my Harley using their Kit.
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NEVER use a 12V charger on a 6V battery. You could fry either the battery or the charger. You can cause the battery to leak or explode.
875261
Two 6V wired in series is 12V not 6V, and yes it will. "Per Customer Service Baccus Global, LLC the unit will operate at 12V with two 6V batteries with the same capacity."
774882
You really don't want to do that. I have a special 6 or12 volt charger for that purpose; it's a Smart Shot charger, by Yuasa. Accumate also makes an excellent 6/12 charger. I have both. Bear in mind that if you set up your 2 (6) volt batteries in a series configuration; you're dealing with 2 separate batteries with individual and unique needs. It is definitely not advised at all! With respect, buy yourself a separate charger and use the Optimate 6 in a way it is specifically designed for; that's 12 volts in an individual battery. It is clearly my advice to "NOT" use it on individual batteries that are hooked up to total 12 volts. That way you'll have 100% conditions to obtain the best outcome. Hope this helps.
1038000
if you have enough room to stack 2 7.2 volt packs on top of each other that's how thick this battery is another must is a speed control and motor that can take 11.1 volts I burned up my stock motor 12 turn.
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mine is in a motorhome hooked to the 1 of the 2 coach batteries ,the 2 are hooked together with cables from 1 to the other,the engine battery is separate from these,not sure if this is considered 24V or just 12V,has been used for 2 years like this,havent had a problem........
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Yes, connect two 12-volt batteries in series to get 24-volts. Here is an article with an image of this: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Marine-Battery-Wiring/531785.uts
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As long as the actual connection to any 12 volt battery in any format is good and secure I don't think the motor will mind....it will get what it needs from your battery.
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I had 48v electric hub motor sent to my brother. Instructions were vague, and wiring appeared flimsy and light duty. Another problem is need for experts to give guidance. Also, we got 2 12 volt batteries. Heavy. Sent back, not satisfied. Note need 48v. How many batteries would that be.? Really wanted it to work, but could not gamble with 2 more batteries. Do you hook up in series or parallel?