Can you mix batteries with different amp hours?

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Can you mix batteries with different amp hours?

You cannot connect batteries of different amp-hours in series with good results. We strongly recommend you DO NOT attempt to mix battery sizes (amp-hours) and connect together. This will cause the highest voltage battery to charge the lowest voltage battery attempting to create balance in the circuit.

Can you interchange batteries with different ah?

As long as the battery that you are substituting is the same voltage, you can use a higher capacity (higher Ah) battery than the original one. The reverse is also true. Using a battery with a higher Ah will improve the device’s running time on a single charge.

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What happens if you mix batteries?

A: As chemistries and voltage vary across both battery types and brands, we recommend that you do not mix batteries. Mixing of cells can result in battery leakage and sub-optimal device performance.

Can I mix different batteries in parallel?

Connecting batteries of different voltage ratings in parallel is not possible. It will result in very large current flowing from battery of higher voltage rating to battery of lower voltage rating.

Can you mix batteries in parallel?

Connecting batteries in parallel increases total current capacity by decreasing total resistance, and it also increases overall amp-hour capacity. All batteries in a parallel bank must have the same voltage rating. Batteries can be damaged by excessive cycling and overcharging.

Can I use a battery with higher voltage?

Yes it can damage your laptop. But considering it’s only 0.3V difference and assuming your laptop would actually turn on with the new battery, you might just experience extra heating in your laptop. Anyway I wouldn’t recommend buying a battery with higher voltage, look for another shop or just buy it online.

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Can I use 12V 3A for 12V 2A?

Yes. The 3A is the maximum current it can supply but it works fine delivering less current. For example, when this adapter is plugged but not connected to your device the current is zero but the voltage is 12V.

Can I connect two batteries of different AH in series?

No, you can’t connect batteries of different Ah in series with a good result. However you can connect batteries of different Ah in parallel using diodes. As stated already you should only connect batteries of same type/age/brand in series.

Can you put different amp hour ratings on the same battery?

Yes you can as long as the voltage is the same. The ah rating is a measure of how long that particular cell can maintain it’s rated voltage under load. Batteries of different amp-hour ratings would degrade under load at different rates.

Can two batteries of the same type have the same voltage?

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Two batteries of the same type (ie. FLA) and voltage in parallel, yes. Since they are connected in parallel (+ to+ and – to -) they will always have the same voltage and be at the same state of charge regardless of the AH difference. Two batteries in series (+ to -), no.

What is the difference between connecting two batteries in parallel?

Connecting in parallel increases amp hour capacity only. The basic concept is that when connecting in parallel, you add the amp hour ratings of the batteries together, but the voltage remains the same. For example: two 6 volt 4.5 Ah batteries wired in parallel are capable of providing 6 volt 9 amp hours (4.5 Ah + 4.5 Ah).