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Running multiple batteries

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: May 03, 2024 at 12:16 AM


Topic: Running multiple batteries

Posted By: sm0k3y06
Subject: Running multiple batteries
Date Posted: June 15, 2017 at 6:08 AM

I have a total of 4 batteries and wondered how to connect them to the alternator, at the moment I have the 2 batteries under the hood connected to the alternator and the rear 2 batteries connected together, and my voltage never drops below 12.4 but yet my lights still dim, I'm going to get a mechman elite 370, after wired correctly if not done already stop headlight dimming?

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02 escalade dual optima Infront
2 kinetek hc2000
4 12" sa sundown
2 cab 1600.1 / audiocontrol Lc8i/stock deck
Big 3 , 2 runs front to back



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Posted By: wirewise
Date Posted: June 15, 2017 at 8:19 AM
All the 12V batteries need to be connected in parallel as you have them now. Each additional battery you add to your vehicle will put an additional load on the alternator, so upgrading the alternator as you intend to do will do the most to meet your high current demands when the vehicle is running. If you do not need so much reserve power (running electrical components when the vehicle is not running), you may find two batteries, or even just one battery, to be sufficient with your new alternator.

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~wirewise~ Verify all wiring with your meter before making any connections!




Posted By: sm0k3y06
Date Posted: June 15, 2017 at 3:31 PM
Thank you, yes I have a 2000 watt power inverter for PS4 and misc stuff, so I should wire all the batteries together then have runs coming off just 1 battery to the alt? , and I also have a 500 amp battery isolator, I know that reserves battery power while vehicle is off but would that help stable my voltage and how would I wire it if I edit so? Thanks for the help in advance

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02 escalade dual optima Infront
2 kinetek hc2000
4 12" sa sundown
2 cab 1600.1 / audiocontrol Lc8i/stock deck
Big 3 , 2 runs front to back





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