Re: boosting a 6 volt battery with a 12 volt

Posted by Bob Carabbio on August 19, 1997 at 19:05:39

In Reply to: boosting a 6 volt battery with a 12 volt
posted by Wayne Parker on August 19, 1997 at 15:17:45

No problem - I do it all the time.
I use LIGHT duty cables (aluminum is OK)and leave the 6 volt battery in the circuit. Match the polarity, and DON'T leave the cables connected any longer than you have to - they'll get warm.
There'll be a lot of sparking when you connect.
I connect the positive to the frame or motor - wherever I can find bare metal, and the negative to the post on the starter.
start it immediately and disconnect.

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Re: boosting a 6 volt battery with a 12 volt Dan Wahle September 11, 1997 at 08:42:19(0)

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