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Andy4639 · 02-04-2018, 08:46 PM

If the batteries are hooked in series then the only way to charge them is with a 24 volt charger.
If the 2 batteries are 12 volts each and you want to charge them each seperate then you can with 2 -12 volt chargers.

Example:

A golf cart has 6 - 6 volt batteries in it for a 36 volt cart total.

You can charge 2 batteries at a time in the cart with a 12 volt charger without unhooking anything. You can charge 4 of the 6 with a 24 volt charger as well.

02-04-2018, 08:46 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: charging 2-12v batteries (non parallel/non-series using a 24v charger If the batteries are hooked in series then the only way to charge them is with a 24 volt charger. If the 2 batteries are 12 volts each and you want to charge them each seperate then you can with 2 -12 volt chargers. Example: A golf cart has 6 - 6 volt batteries in it for a 36 volt cart total. You can charge 2 batteries at a time in the cart with a 12 volt charger without unhooking anything. You can charge 4 of the 6 with a 24 volt charger as well. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.