charge two (2) 12v battery and still use as 24v

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boonxiong

Joined Oct 17, 2011
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I wasn't able to find it on the search, so forgive me if this is already answered somewhere.

What I want to do:
I have two (2) exact same 12v deep cycle battery. My motor runs 24v so I need to connect them in series.

Is there a way for me to charge the two batteries as 12v individually but still have it connected in a series and use it as 24v all at the same time?
 

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boonxiong

Joined Oct 17, 2011
52
If i have two individual 12v charger, then I should be okay? I have three diagrams here, which one would be the safest and most efficient to execute?
12v2.jpg 24v.jpg 12v.jpg
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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Third picture on the right with the two chargers.
Just make sure the chargers don't have one lead connected to the main's safety ground or you will have a short.
You do that by measuring for continuity with an ohmmeter between the main's ground and both of the output leads.
 

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boonxiong

Joined Oct 17, 2011
52
is it going to be a problem if they're being charged and running as 24v at the same time?
Would it also be a problem if they have different charges on them? Say one is 60% full and one is 90% full?
 
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