The situation; I have a need for 32 volt (minimum) DC.
I have one bank of batteries wired for 24 volts (2 8Ds) in series charged by a 24 volt alternator.
I have one bank of batteries wired for 12 volts (2-8Ds) in parrallel, charged by a 12 volt alternater.
Can I join the two banks in series to create 36 volts? I would still need access to both 12 and 24 volt circuits.
My other options are to run a 32 volt alternater and a bank of four 8 volt batteries, or buy a very expensive inverter (32 volt output, very uncommon). The 32 volt device would cost several thousand to replace with a 12 volt version.
I have one bank of batteries wired for 24 volts (2 8Ds) in series charged by a 24 volt alternator.
I have one bank of batteries wired for 12 volts (2-8Ds) in parrallel, charged by a 12 volt alternater.
Can I join the two banks in series to create 36 volts? I would still need access to both 12 and 24 volt circuits.
My other options are to run a 32 volt alternater and a bank of four 8 volt batteries, or buy a very expensive inverter (32 volt output, very uncommon). The 32 volt device would cost several thousand to replace with a 12 volt version.