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Old 02-12-2009, 10:57 PM   #1
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2002 2700SCR - Last season I thought my batteries were bad - 2 dual purpose 24's, so I went out and bought 2 new DP 27's. Well, it wasn't the batteries, but the charger. (The charger will be my next post) Anyway, now I have 2 relatively new 24's and 2 new 27's. Should I add the 24's to the 27's and use them all? If yes, how would I wire them up?

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Old 02-12-2009, 11:27 PM   #2
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There is never any harm in having too many batteries! The more reserve power the better!

Wire them up in a parrellel configuration, that is - Pos to pos to pos to pos, and neg to neg to neg to neg. That will give you what is basically 1 massive 12volt battery bank.

Next concern is how you are charging them... if you have a smart charger, no worries, but if you runt hem dead, then ask your alternator to charge them back up... you could be putting it under too much strain - what's the setup right now?
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Hey Brit Rider welcome to the club
Having a reserve is when you can switch to spare batteries after the ones you are using have gone dead. So I would use the 24's as well but hook them seperatly from the 27's using a two or three way switch. I would also put in a battery isolator to help with the charging process.
You my still need to beef up your alternater too.

When you suspect a problem with your batteries or charging system always check with a volt meter to give you some idea what is wrong.
Battery voltage is around 12.6 to 12.8.Charging voltage is over the 12.8 and up to as high as 15 voltsDC.

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Sorry Brit Rider I ment bmetro ops:
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Bmetro..welcome too the zoo...can't add much advice here...other than batt. voltage is about 14.5 vdc....6 cells x 1.5vdc.....

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I have the stock pro mariner charger. I think I have electrical issues because the charger is not working and is not getting power to it.

I'll have more information after I check it in a few weeks.

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