To charge two batteries simultaneously, you can use a dual-channel battery charger designed for the specific type of batteries you have. Ensure that both batteries are compatible with the charger and have similar voltage ratings. Connect each battery to its respective charging slot, and monitor the charging process to prevent overcharging. Alternatively, if using a single-channel charger, you can use a parallel charging setup, but only if the batteries are of the same type, capacity, and charge state to avoid imbalance.
If they are wired in parallel they are both charged at the same time. Basically the two batteries act like one larger battery.
Yes if they are connected in parallel but I would not recommend it. Just charge them one at a time.
With the batteries in series, the alternator provides the same current, and therefore the same charge to all the batteries. The alternator can take no account of any current being drawn from the 12V take off point. Part of the charge current is being fed to the 12V load and not to the batteries. Therefore, the 12-24V batteries are being fully charged while the 0-12V batteries are being partially charged. Over a period of time, the difference between the charge levels will become more obvious.
Yes, you can use a maintenance charger to charge two 12-volt batteries connected in parallel, as long as the charger is compatible with the total voltage. When batteries are in parallel, they maintain the same voltage while combining their capacities. Ensure that both batteries are of the same type, age, and state of charge for optimal performance and longevity. It's also advisable to monitor the charging process to prevent overcharging.
They were both free of charge.
The two batteries can be wired in series BUT unless they are identical batteries in an identical state of charge they should be checked regularly to see if one of them is fully charged (the voltage has risen to 14.5 volts).
They were both free of charge.
No you cannot.
You need to multiply the number of coulombs by the number of volts. If the two batteries are in series, then you can add the voltage of both batteries.
It depends how they are connected. If the terminals of two 12 volt batteries batteries are connected to the same circuit (in parallel) then there is no change in the flow of current- it will just last for twice as long a time. But if two opposing terminals of the batteries are connected to each other first and the free terminals then connected to the circuit (in series) then there would be a total voltage of 24 volts and twice as much current would flow. The two batteries would last for the same length of time as one battery on its own.
Use a special charger, such as an RV or boat charger, that has multiple outputs (best). Connect the two batteries in series, and use a 24V charger (ok, if the two batts are exactly the same). Connect the two batteries in parallel and use a standard 12V charger ( worst choice, one battery tends to hog the current, and they receive unequal charges). See the links for a dual-output charger I Googled.
24 Volts.