Guide branchements de batteries
If you need to increase your amperage or voltage, you can connect your batteries in series, parallel or mixed series to create a bigger battery bank.
Tip from our experts
Always connect the positive to the first battery in the bank and the negative to the last battery to prevent the first battery from consuming all the energy.
Why would I want to connect my batteries together?
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Increase the voltage or amperage of your battery bank
2
Allows you to use energy-consuming devices
3
Recharge all your batteries at the same time
4
Increase the lifespan of your batteries
All the batteries in your bank will be used equally
5
Easier to carry the batteries
It’s easier to carry several small batteries individually than one large battery
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Arrange the batteries according to the space available
This allows you to create a bigger bank, even in tight spaces
Connecting in parallel
By connecting your batteries in parallel, you can increase the amperage without changing the voltage.
2 connections :
to
to
12 Volt 200 AH
12 Volt 400 AH
Connecting in series
By connecting your batteries in series, you can increase the voltage without changing the amperage.
1 connection :
to
24 Volt 100 AH
12 Volt 200 AH
Series-parallel connection (mixed)
Series-parallel connections allow you to increase both the voltage and the amperage.
24 Volt 200 AH
12 Volt 400 AH
Best practices for optimizing your system and the lifespan of your battery:
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Choose the same type of batteries from the same brand
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Choose batteries that are as old as one another
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Use the correct cabling to connect the batteries together
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Always connect the positive to the first battery in the bank and the negative to the last battery to prevent the first battery from consuming all the energy
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Recharge the batteries individually once a year
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