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Is this the same as all positives/negatives connected for parallel wiring?

imbuere

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I feel like this is functionally similar, but is it? Any reason not to do this if I want to avoid a 6 to 1 connection?60F3E1EE-6E70-4FBE-950D-7097E143A609.jpeg
 
For example the lower batteries near the main connection will work harder than the other batteries. The top two will be under worked.

Consider separate equal length cables from each battery to a common bus.
As a compromise connect the main negative (or positive) to the other end (top) of the stack. This will draw power from each end and create better balance.

Similar to this: (US Battery website)
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For example the lower batteries near the main connection will work harder than the other batteries. The top two will be under worked.

Consider separate equal length cables from each battery to a common bus.
As a compromise connect the main negative (or positive) to the other end (top) of the stack. This will draw power from each end and create better balance.

Similar to this: (US Battery website)
config-8.jpg
I should have mentioned this is for solar panels. Does that make any difference?
 
Having 6 panels in parallel is less practical than a series/ parallel combination.
What panels, solar controller and battery do you have?
 
Having 6 panels in parallel is less practical than a series/ parallel combination.
What panels, solar controller and battery do you have?
It’d depend a lot on the application, no? Generally I would agree.

These are the renology 50w flexible panels and are going on top of my Jeep’s camper pop top.

I have the Victron 100/20, so I’m 20-25% below the amp capacity.
 
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