36 Volt How

Kansas Basser

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How do you make 36 volt to run a 36 volt trolling motor, how many batteries, how do you hook them up, what size of cable to use, thank's for your time. Kansas Basser
 

redjmp

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Re: 36 Volt How

Well to get 36 volts you need to daisy chain 3 batteries together. Neg from 1 to pos on the next and so on. This is called a series circuit.
 

Dunaruna

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Re: 36 Volt How

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Minimum size 2 cable with good quality lugs that will need to be properly crimped on. Use a suitable circuit breaker also.
 
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