Battery Charger for Four 12-Volt Batteries in Parallel
Question:
Is the proper way to wire four twelve batteries parallel is positive to positive and negative to negative
asked by: Bennie T
Expert Reply:
Yes, when wiring 12 volt batteries in parallel you will connect the positive posts to one another and the negative posts, with the negative terminal on the last battery being grounded, as you see in the accompanying photo.
Keep in mind you definitely will want a battery charger for your four batteries to maximize their usage, the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger with Pulse Maintenance and Backup Power # CTEK56353
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CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger w/ Pulse Maintenance and Backup Power
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