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Old 28-02-2015, 00:07   #1
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Cable Wiring for 2 chargers/ 8 Batteries

I have just installed New DC Busbars to clean up the overcrowded originals

I now have the option to connect my 2 Chargers (Main 70 amp @ 24V) (Boost 50 amp @ 24V) to different battery terminals if it would be more efficient

1 Should they still go to the same 2 terminals as the Main? I show (NEG 6 and POS 3)
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2 Is there a better way to boost such a large bank by cascading 2nd charger from different NEG and Pos Terminals?
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Re: Cable Wiring for 2 chargers/ 8 Batteries

My First sketch was wrong on the Series side
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Re: Cable Wiring for 2 chargers/ 8 Batteries

I'd use the buss bar.
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Re: Cable Wiring for 2 chargers/ 8 Batteries

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I'd use the buss bar.
Me too...

Fewer connections directly to the batteries the better in my opinion.

Buss bars accessible, maintenance accessible.
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YUP Thanks...I had one of those late afternoon over thinking moments
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Re: Cable Wiring for 2 chargers/ 8 Batteries

to buss bar with correct fuses
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