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Victron Deep Cycle 12V/200Ah max number in parallel

Hello,

I often use the Victron Deep Cycle AGM 12V 200Ah battery (telecom style batterie BAT412181164) in a 24V battery bank, consisting of 14 batteries. So 2 Batteries in Series, 7 in parallel. I have no problems with it, works since years perfect.

Now I was told that the maximum number of batteries in parallel is 5. Is this is that true and is there a reason for it? There is nothing written on the Victron product page. There is only the brochure to download, but no manual for this battery.

I am a little concerned because I have planned systems with 10 batteries in parallel for the future.

Best regards and thanks for the help.

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As a matter of interest, can you share what applications you have where lead still makes more sense than lithium?

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Matthias Lange - DE answered ·

There is a limit of 5 in parallel for the Smart Lithium batteries from Victron. I don't know any limits for the lead/AGM/Gel batteries.

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offshore answered ·

Thanks for the answer Matthias,

If you ask german victron employees, they don't know a maximum, but in southern Europe everyone speaks about the maximum of 5 batteries in parallel.

I hope they confuse it with the LiFePO4 batteries like you said.

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