[Ham-Computers] Parallel gelcel batteries

[Ronald KA4INM Youvan]

> I would like to put six 12V 8Ah in parallel for power.
> I am thinking of float charging them

> and using a series resistor to limit the current from the
> charger in case the batteries are flat.
> Would this system work or do I have to isolate each battery
> with diodes on the charge side and/or on the load side?

   Put a fuse in the positive terminal of each gel cell.
The little fuses used in cars work fine and usually can
be soldered in.
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