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I hooked up 2- 12 volt batteries neg to neg and pos to pos when I hook up a charger will it charge both batteries I'm pretty sure it will and do I hook up pos and neg to one battery or do I hook up pos on one battery and neg on the other battery. Need good info so I don't mess anything up
Neg to neg and pos to pos appears be a parallel circuit you have. Doubling the capacity (amp hours) of the batteries while maintaining voltage. It will charge up both batteries because you're supplying a constant charge of 12+ volts (13.8 volts I believe). Connecting the batteries in series won't because you double the voltage. Hope this helps.
Yes it will but keep in mind it will take twice as long as charging one battery
I just found it on line if I hook one charger to pos on one battery and neg on other battery it charges both batteries but it takes longer or I can hook up pos and neg on each battery with 2 chargers to charge them both
Get a three bank onboard charger and charge both trolling batterys and cranking battery at the same time. I have a MinnKota 330D......works great 10 amps per bank. Its digital and its automatic. I come in from fishing plug it in and dont unplug untill I go fishing again.
I bought a 2 bank 20 amp for the trolling motor batteries giving me 10 amps for each and a 6 hr recovery I didn't want anything less the time more than doubles. I have them in the front of boat under deck and the 2 bank will fit between the batteries. Man they don't give those chargers away I was glad I had some points to use.
You'll like them I'm sure. I enjoy having mine.
Which model did you get and where did you buy it at if you don't mind my asking?Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiecatcher06
Cabela's advance angler pro series 20 amp/2 bank
Thank You CC06
It came in today I am going to try and install it tomorrow
Installed and charging pretty simple hope it was worth it.
When I inquired about one a few months ago, the guys here convinced me not to keep it plugged in all the time even though the manufacturer says it's okay. So, I took their advice and plug it in a short while before I go, and again a short while when I get back. Just thought I'd let you know. If you do keep it plugged in all the time, I would at least have it on a GFCI circuit. I am glad it's working out for you.
Why on circuitQuote:
Originally Posted by Tracker123
I keep mine plugged in on a GFCI circuit at all times when the boat is parked....makes your battery life a lot longer to just plug it in when you return from fishing and do not unplug until you go again. Been doing this for years, no problems. Check the water in your batterys every six months.
Thanks good info, my batteries Everstart with a 2 yr replacement and they say maintenance free so I assume I never have to add distilled water.