Charging Two 6 Volt Batteries in a Series to Create a 12 Volt
Published 01/14/2015
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Can my 2- 6volt batteries be charged by my alternator through my starter battery through a blue seas switch? If so, how do i wire? Starter battery to position 1, 6 volts in series to position 2, to charge switch set to position 1 and 2?
asked by: Steve B
Expert Reply:
Charging two 6 volt batteries by your alternator through your starter via a Blue Seas switch isn't going to work because 6 volt systems are not as common anymore. Blue Seas currently only offers 12 and 24 Volt switches.
Actually, your best option and what I recommend is the OptiMate 1 Smart Battery Charger - AC to DC - 6V/12V - 0.6 Amp # MA82WR. It's a pulse maintenance system to charge 6 Volt batteries.
You wouldn't be able to charge the batteries while driving because these chargers plug into a AC power outlet.
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