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Battery Connections
Batteries can be connected in parallel (positive to positive and negative to negative) to
increase storage capacity at the same voltage. They can also be connected in a series string
(positive of one battery to negative of the next) to provide higher voltages, such as two 6-volt
batteries combined in series to make a 12-volt battery. See the diagram below.
12V
12V
6V
6V
6V
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+
+
+
-
-
-
-
-
-
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+
12 VOLT PARALLEL
CONNECTION OF TWO
12 VOLT BATTERIES
12 VOLT SERIES
CONNECTION OF TWO
6 VOLT BATTERIES
