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Thanks for the heads up!!!
If only they were 24v...
I believe that I read a post where someone is using the double 12v charger and running a lead to each battery. Maybe someone can confirm if it’s true or if I understood it wrongIf only they were 24v...
No reason that won't work. But 24V would be so much better, either wired into the battery posts, or connected to a slave plug for intermittent use.I believe that I read a post where someone is using the double 12v charger and running a lead to each battery. Maybe someone can confirm if it’s true or if I understood it wrong
You understood it correctly. Using a multi battery charger with leads to each battery is a better charging method than using a single 24V charger, especially if your truck is still using a 60 amp generator.I believe that I read a post where someone is using the double 12v charger and running a lead to each battery. Maybe someone can confirm if it’s true or if I understood it wrong
This is only true if the "banks" are truly isolated, MANY multi bank chargers have common negative leads, this could lead one to let the smoke out in a hurry!You understood it correctly. Using a multi battery charger with leads to each battery is a better charging method than using a single 24V charger, especially if your truck is still using a 60 amp generator.
24V is easier if it isn't a permanent installation.
For the NO.CO GEN5X2 2 bank 5 amp charger someone asks a similar question:This is only true if the "banks" are truly isolated, MANY multi bank chargers have common negative leads, this could lead one to let the smoke out in a hurry!
I have no experience with the OP brand.
While that does have some validity, if you have a week cell you have a week cell no matter how you charge it you still have a bad battery, if you have a 60A alternator you are always charging at 24V (28.2V or so) while driving.Charging the batteries separately at 12 volts in a 24 volt system is WAY better than trying to charge two 12 volt batteries in series at 24 volts , any weak cell in the system will prevent the other battery from charging. If the world was right you would charge each 2 volt cell in a wet cell on its own using a whole bunch of separate chargers. Yes the dual bank marine style charger with two separate cable pairs is a great way to keep parked military. vehicles ready.
It was kind of funny/sad reading some of the reviews on this particular charger.For the NO.CO GEN5X2 2 bank 5 amp charger someone asks a similar question:
Question:
Q:I have 2 12 volt trolling motors wired to provide 24 bolts. Does the crossover wire need disconnected for charging?Do you hook it up with cross over
Answer:
Each 12V battery should be connected to its own charging bank. The batteries do not need to be disconnected from each other.
By NOCO Support MANUFACTURER on May 4, 2021
So going by this, there should be no issues leaving them in series.
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