What Wire Gauge Should be Used to Wire Two 6-Volt Batteries in Series
Updated 06/11/2020 | Published 11/18/2014
Question:
When connecting in series to create 12 volts, should all the wires be the same guage?
asked by: Rick
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Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, it is advisable to use the same wire gauge for all connections when wiring two batteries in series to provide increased voltage. This same idea also applies to a lesser degree when wiring multiple batteries in parallel to increase amp-hour capacity (with the same voltage).
expert reply by:
Adam R
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