Posted by John T on January 15, 2012 at 06:20:06 from (71.52.112.80):
In Reply to: 6 volt in series posted by JimS on January 14, 2012 at 20:36:19:
Jim, I will first answer your specific questions:
QUESTION How should 6 volt batteries be wired in series?
Series wiring is when the + of one battery is tied/connected to the - of the other,,,,,,,theres 12 volts (6 + 6) across the outer (untied) series sum + of one battery - of the other,,,,,,,the 12 volt source and 12 volt load is across the + of one battery thats NOT the tie point above and the - of the other battery thats NOT the middle tie point above i.e. 6 + 6 = 12 volts when wired in series.
QUESTION When wired in series and place on a charger, should only a 6 volt charger be used?
Its okay to use a 6 volt charger to charge each individual 6 volt battery one at a time AND YOU WANT EACH EQUALLY CHARGED WHEN FINISHED
HOWEVER
You can use a 12 volt battery charger across BOTH series batteries so they get charged at the same time and at the same current
QUESTION If jumped, should it only be jumped by another 6 volt?
If jumped I would use a 12 volt jump across BOTH series batteries versus a 6 volt jump to only one 6 volt battery. If you only jump one 6 volt battery and the other one is weak the net total supplied current isnt any greater then the weaker battery can supply THATS NOT A GOOD WAY TO JUMP IT Id used a 12 volt jump on the series 12 volt combination
NOTES
In series the voltage is additive (6+6=12) but the available current does not add i.e. if each battery can supply say 500 amps then two identical in series can still only supply 500 amps
When multiple batteries are used, its best if they are identical in size age type and capacity
A 6 volt battery consists of three 2.1 volt cells wired in series while a 12 volt battery has six 2.1 volt cells wired in series
Any more questions?? If I missed anything hopefully the other fine gents can add to this
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Hydraulics - Cylinder Anatomy - by Curtis von Fange. Let’s make one more addition to our series on hydraulics. I’ve noticed a few questions in the comment section that could pertain to hydraulic cylinders so I thought we could take a short look at this real workhorse of the circuit. Cylinders are the reason for the hydraulic circuit. They take the fluid power delivered from the pump and magically change it into mechanical power. There are many types of cylinders that one might run across on a farm scenario. Each one could take a chapter in
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
