How to Wire Batteries in Series and Parallel for Beginners!
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- This video provides a walk through on how to properly wire lead acid batteries in series and parallel connection to meet the load requirements for your electrical devices. It also highlights some key battery features and demonstrates the main differences between the two configurations, whereas a series connection will increase the voltage level, a parallel connection will increase the amperage of the battery pack.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:52 The main purpose of series connection
02:14 Understanding battery features and rating
05:30 Why you shouldn't mix batteries with different capacity and rating
06:17 Why the batteries should have the same capacity before connecting them
09:07 How to connect the batteries in series connection
10:21 How to connect the batteries in parallel connection
13:51 Conclusion
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Very clear in deed .... my question, can one wire a cell battery parallels with a lithium
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Very helpful. Do you have a video for inverter connections using parallel connections. Best video
No I don’t. But it is a good idea for a video. Thanks!
yes good video
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Great video, very helpful. I have 2 12ah batteries that I want to run in parallel. What gage wire do you recommend? I saw on your notes you had 12 and 14 listed. Thanks!
Hello, thank you for your informative videos. I just watched your Costco jump starter & power bank review which I also just bought one. I have a scooter that uses 4 SLA batteries like what you're showing which are connected in series? (not sure), and I haven't used the scooter for quite a while, so the batteries are dead and I can't charge it with the original scooter charger. Can I use the Costco jump starter to recharge or jump start these SLA batteries? Do I have to remove the batteries completely out of the scooter, and one by one to charge them or can I just leave them in the scooter and connect the Costco jump starter to them? If so, can you show me how to connect the Costco jump starter to the batteries? Thank you.
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Very informative video. Is it possible to get a 600w solar powered light and remove the 600w light and split into smaller 11w lights?
Please I will be glad if if bring video on solar installation
I use two 12v 50ah Agm batteries and want to go further than the 20 miles I get. So been looking at ways to go upto 30 miles. So I have two more batteries but the weight is heavy so thought could I add a 3rd too the other two.
Hi,
Great video and explanation of series and parallel. I have recommend it to be viewed.
Does Amp hour increase in a series connection or does it remain the same?
Amp hours do not increase in series connection. Thanks!
Hey buddy! I have a 12v 30 amp 300watts space heater that I’d like to take camping. How many 12v car battery do I need to power it for 7hrs and what solar panels wattage do I need to recharged it? Thank you so much for your video best explanation I’ve found so far here!! Oh by the way I’m a subscriber!!🎉
It depends on the capacity of your battery. If you have a 12V 30AH battery, you will need 7 of those for a 7 hrs runtime. If you are planning on charging the 12v 30AH battery with solar panels , a 60 watts solar panel at 12v will offer 6 amps of current. Be careful to read the charging rate of the battery. Too much charging current can ruin the battery. Good luck!
Hi. I have GEL battery DC12V 200AH quantity 10 unit. How to make connection out DC24V ?
How do I find and or make a charger for them battery
What about discharge A in series or parallel
Great Video. You mentioned that all batteries need to have the same starting point or level of charge/discharge for series. Is that the same in parallel or can you have one battery slightly more discharged and the charge will try bring them to the same level?
That applies in parallel connection as well. Thanks!
@@diypotentials Thought that might have been the case. Thanks for clarifying
What are some practical real world emergency applications for this?!?
Would love to hear from those who know what they talking about, thanks 👍
1. Is it better, to disconnect my Ups, from the mains switch, when not working.?
2. Due to our daily issues with Load shedding occurring 2x a day, for 2Hours & 4Hours, respectively. I need my Ups to to be fully charged for work time and not fail me in the 4Hour Loadshedding slot.
3. Will my batteries get damaged, when it's always plugged in o the mains switch, for continuous charging.
Hi, Thank you for the video! I've been looking for that type of terminal. What is it called? I'm trying to find them on Amazon
Those are spade terminal connectors. You can find them at your local auto shops, Lowe’s or Home Depot. Thanks!
Can we do both at the same time? Like 3 batteries in parallel and another 3 in parallel to increase the capacity and then connect both in series so we get a 24v
Yep. You can do that as well. Thanks!
I see you linked the 14 AWG Wires in the description. I am new to all of this and I was wondering how it works. Does the color of the wire matter? How can I get the same legnth and adapter type that you have, where I can slide it on and off easily? Thanks
The color doesn't matter for the flow of electricity, but the having different color wires helps to identify the positive and negative flow of electricity from the battery. The red wire is normally used for the positive terminal and the black is often used for the negative terminal. You can get these wires from you local Home Depot or Lowes or local auto shops. To get the same length, you simple cut them. For the connectors, you can get them at Lowes, Home Depot as well and local auto shops as well. To connect them, watch my the video at time stamp, 11:28 to 12:00. Good luck on your project. Thanks!
@@diypotentials Thank you. Also, just to make sure, when wiring in series it's just one wire per batter connection with 2 adapters right?
@@blitk268 That is right...
@@diypotentials Thanks
I have a mobility scooter and want to add an extra battery for range not voltage I would want the amp's right .?
Hello, I’m been out sick. Yes, to add more run time, you should connect the additional battery in parallel…Good luck! Thanks!
Good day is the individual voltage charge also important for the parallel configuration?
Yes, each battery should have the same voltage level before making the connection. Thanks!
@@diypotentials Ok thank you ik want to build a 10 battery bank in parallel but they all have a diffrent charge so i need to charge them all indifidually? Hmmm
Which wires could I use to connect the batteries? I am using 4 12V batteries, connecting in series to make a 48V system for a motor. Thanks
It depends on the amount current you are drawing for the motor. If it is drawing around 10amps or less, you can us 14AWG wire. Here is a link to an example amzn.to/3LJuvZN.
@@diypotentials I see. How do I connect the wires with the adapter you have, where I can slip the cable of easily? Also does the color matter when connecting in series? Thanks
I have a 740VA UPS and the internal battery is weak and don't last me 5 minutes. It used to last an Hour, but after a year or so, started deteriorating.
I'm using a car battery on it now and it lasts about 4 Hours max.
I need your advice, to connect another, second car battery, to increase the 4 hours to extra 4 Hours of work time. Will that work, to connect my 2x Car batteries in Parrallel connection method, or Series.?
Which method of connection, will allow the extra time on this connection.?
Thank you
Parallel connection will give you more run time. Thanks!
Thank you.
Will I need to connect fuses to the it and how will I do that.
Kindly assist with a video iI may view on CZcams.
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What size flag terminals did you use for your batteries? I have the same batteries, and a link would be helpful.
They are size 14-16. I purchased them at a local auto shop. You can also get them at Lowes and Home Depot.
@@diypotentials Thanks. I found them on amazon, 14-16 Female Spade connectors, correct?
@@dhruvayerabati6046 that is correct. Thanks!
How would i charge the batteries if they are connected in parallel format?
U MEAN SERIES. CHARGING IN PARALEL IS OBIOUSLY THE SAME. VOLTS STAY THE SAME. AMPS GO UP. BUT NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE . IN SERIES IS +- THATS WHAT IM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT NOW/?
Can you make a video on how you get those wires? I am building a 48v system with 4 lead acid batteries and I don’t really know what wires to get to connect them.
The links to wires are below the video description. I would use the 14AWG wires or 12AWG for a 10AH system. You can also get these wires at home depot or Lowes. Thanks!
@@diypotentialsokay. If I bought 5 lead acid batteries, (12v 10ah each), connected 4 of them in series to make 48v, would I be able to add the extra battery and have 48v 20ah?
I know this is sort of off of the beaten path but just generally.
We have a scooter that has four batteries wired in series 4. 12 volt batteries wired to 48 volt.
We use the scooter just for going back and forth to craft fairs that we go to to carry supplies from time to time to our RV.
I can't find a reason why I wouldn't be able to just add one battery parallel temporarily At the end of the series chain for a little more capacity once in a while because there are times when we use it so much that there isn't time to really charge it
I would just put dongles off of the end of one of the batteries in the series to be able to connect parallel to the end battery and attach an extra battery for the rare times that we need Just a little more power before we could actually charge. It would only be used sparingly and unattached when not needed and also unattached when charging the scooter normally. I would charge the additional spare battery separately.
I do understand it is probably not an ideal situation that the battery should technically match the same amp hour rating and voltage of course but again, this is just for temporary use here and there.
Does it seem feasible? This could work in a pinch?
Is it good/ bad, to connect 2x car batteries on a UPS on parallel connection and add a 3rd car battery from the same UPS terminals, on a series connection.?
NB: the 3rd car battery will/ supposed be backup power, for my laptop & its additional screen to increase the run time.
For safety purposes, I won’t be able to offer guidance on your questions. Car batteries put out lots of current so I’m not sure if your ups system is designed to handle more than it was designed for. Here is a link to a video on UPS and battery upgrade. It might be more helpful…czcams.com/video/K_S55zITqxI/video.html.
Thank you.
NB:
I want more/ longer runtime.
My Question is,...
Will connecting a 1000W invertor to the 360W UPS battery terminals....
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Hi i have questions? My son power wheel toy car is 6v 12ah battery , can i use two small size 6v 12 ah combine together to make the motor works, so can extend the using time longer? ((because the factory do not produce large size 6v 12ah battery anymore, )) and can i use the same charger at the same time charging both battery, if the battery combine together?thanks you for your attention
If you connect the batteries in parallel, you’ll get more run time. Thanks!
@@diypotentials thanks for your advise👍👍👍
Ok 3 100amp hrs 12v lifepo4 batteries says 100 max discharge I hook in parallel so I have 12volts. Can I pull 300amphrs or still only 100?
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I have a question bruuh...
If i connect 3 (6v battery) in series,,,,then i get 18v ,,,,now i have one 18v 6A transformer,,,Batteries can be charged with this transformer??
I hope you will answer me,,,
Absolutely not bro. Transformers produce AC voltage, batteries produce DC voltage. Watch my how to charge a battery video for more information. Thanks!
why can i not find anything on or about the type of terminals these are its crazy the lack of info online pls help
F1 and F2 type terminals
Good vidio but didn't show how make 24 volt from 3 12volt batteries
You can only make a 36 volt connection with 3 12v batteries, that's why he didn't show you
What gauge wire are you using
16 to 14AWG
@@diypotentials thank you
How can I know debauchery. He's down
You forget to test the voltage for each connection
You are absolutely correct. That could have added more to the video. Thanks!
I can make motor spin with 3.7 volt phone battery bet.
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can you use a normal double wire to parellel batteries?