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TurnNBurn · 03-06-2014, 11:46 AM

***UPDATE***

I have acquired a few batteries from an battery UPS we have at work. I have a few mixed batteries, but they're all lead-acid. I'm wondering if I can mix voltages and amps.

I have 8 12v 3Amp batteries and then I have 2 larger 12v and I believe they're 6Amp batteries.

I wanted to run them in a series parallel if I can. But first, can I mix the larger am batteries with the smaller?

Take note that I'm not using these as my permanent setup at all. I'm just using them to test out the bike and get things rolling up and down the road. Then I can finish wiring lights and stuff.

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TurnNBurn EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast Posts: 194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	*UPDATE* I have acquired a few batteries from an battery UPS we have at work. I have a few mixed batteries, but they're all lead-acid. I'm wondering if I can mix voltages and amps. I have 8 12v 3Amp batteries and then I have 2 larger 12v and I believe they're 6Amp batteries. I wanted to run them in a series parallel if I can. But first, can I mix the larger am batteries with the smaller? Take note that I'm not using these as my permanent setup at all. I'm just using them to test out the bike and get things rolling up and down the road. Then I can finish wiring lights and stuff.