[C320-list] Are 6V Batteries Superior To 12V Batteries

[Jeffrey Hare]

Hi Warren.  

Yup, I'm with you, what threw me was the "Total amp hour capacity goes from
about 270 to 400+ AH  for less money."  I think you meant "...370 to 400+",
I realized that later.

In theory, a pair of 12Vs are identical to 4 6Vs.  Unfortunately a pair of
6v batteries in series are more problematic in practice.

As "Click and Clack" from NPR are fond of saying.   

"Reality often astounds Theory"...   So maybe nobody really knows!

;)

-JeffH

-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Updike [mailto:wupdike at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 12:56 PM
To: Catalina 320 Mail List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Are 6V Batteries Superior To 12V Batteries

Jeff, perhaps I should have made it clear I meant 4 golf cart batteries: 2
each in series and paralled together to get the approx. 400AH at 12V.

When the time comes, I will do as you recommend and parallel the 4Ds and add
a starting battery.  As always, I defer to your exceedingly greater
knowledge and experience in this area.  

Thanks,
Warren