12/24 volts

tee-boy

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Could I hook a 12V trolling motor to two 12V batteries and hence get more torque produced from the motor? Anyone ever try this?
 

JB

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Re: 12/24 volts

Moving to electrics and trollers.
 

cp

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Re: 12/24 volts

No. The torque generated by the motor is determined by the construction of the motor windings. If you connect two 12V batteries in parallel you'll be able to get the rated torque for twice as long as a single battery, but not more torque. If you connect the two batteries in series, you can get higher torque...for the short while until the motor burns out :eek: .
 

wilkin250r

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Re: 12/24 volts

Yeah, 24V will most likely fry your motor within minutes.
 
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