Re: [Electric Boats] Parallel Charging

You can connect the batteries in parallel. The charge controller will
charge both batteries, and the motor can run from both. The solar can be
active during running.

Steve Spence
Renewable energy and self sufficiency
http://www.green-trust.org
http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com/

On 08/30/2010 10:59 PM, Michael Brotherton wrote:
>
>
> Right now in my boat I have 2 deep cycle 12V batteries of the same type
> and age
> and one 100W solar panel with a charge controller that only has one
> output to
> charge. Is it Ok for me to connect the batteries in parallel and just
> connect
> the controller to one of them. Im in the process of building an electric
> outboard, but for now I have two small trolling motors. If I end up
> connecting
> the batteries should I connect both motors to the same battery and if so
> which
> one. Is it OK for me to keep running the motors as the panel is charging
> the
> batteries?
>
> Mike
>
>

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