Can Two 6V Batteries be Wired in Series with 7 Foot Distance Between Them
Updated 06/07/2018 | Published 06/06/2018
Question:
I have 2 6 volts wired in series for 12v. One is on each side of the camper with a run of about 7foot of cable to connect them. Is this distance too long? In past campers, I had room for both batteries right next to each other. Now I dont. Thanks
asked by: Hal
Expert Reply:
The 7 foot wire between your two 6V batteries may result in a bit of a voltage drop on the output. The exact amount, if any, will also depend on what wire gauge you are using on the batteries. I do recommend using a thicker gauge wire for your application, as this will present less resistance to the current flow to help with this distance.
You can use 10 gauge wire like # 10-1-1, which is sold by the foot.
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