How To Charge 12v Batteries Wired in Parallel
Updated 04/07/2020 | Published 04/06/2020
Question:
If you got 2 12 volt batteries Hooked together with a cable Going from hot to hot one from ground to ground.if charging both at the same time Do you hook charger red to hot and black to ground just like you would be charging one?
asked by: David B
Expert Reply:
In order to charge your batteries wired in parallel with the NoCo Genius # 329-GENIUS5 you'll want to connect the positive charge line to the positive terminal of the first battery and the negative line to the negative terminal of the opposite battery. This is an AC to DC charger so it will work directly from a wall outlet for added convenience.
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