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   terryc to Damian   
   Re: AGM battery charging question   
   29 Oct 12 23:22:20   
   
   XPost: aus.cars, aus.computers, uk.rec.caravanning   
   From: newsninespam-spam@woa.com.au   
      
   On 29/10/12 19:47, Damian wrote:   
   > Hi guys,   
   > I would appreciate if I could get some advice on below question.   
   > I have two AGM deep cycle batteries(identical). Thye 6V batteries about   
   > 300ah each. I am hoping to connect they on series to get 12V.   
   > My question is that,   
   > Is it safe to charge the batteries connected as above with a single 12V   
   > charger without any damage to the batteries or the charger?!   
   > I am hoping the charger simply treat the two 6V batteries as a single 12V   
   > battery and charge they equally without any issues.   
      
   Yes and No.   
   Yes, it works fine, as long as you have an appropriate charger.   
   No, you need to make sure they stay as close as possible in voltage.   
   That said, you should source a 6v charger to sync them from time to time.   
      
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