T&T: Battery Bank Voltage

[R C Smith Jr]

Joe Shafer wrote:

> I currently have 1 bank of 4-8D, 8-volt batteries....The mechanic
> is suggesting we make 2 banks. He wants to use 3-8D, 12-volt
> batteries....making 36 volts in each bank. Has anybody ever done this? Will it
> work

Joe,

A fully charged 36v bank is almost 40 volts. Pretty sure this is too high. I
have the same problem and have three banks: 32v, 24v (inverter) and 12v. Use
AGM then you can ignore all three!

Bob
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R C Smith Jr
M/V MARY KATHRYN
1977 Hatteras 58 LRC
South River
Annapolis, Md