Using 6 volt lantern batteries to power my SSG and charge 60 AH of batteries

3,594 views · Published 23 January 2012 · 1:55 · Indexed 1 October 2026

Channel: The Do It Yourself World · 2012 · Science & Technology

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During a blizzard I got caught with no reserve batteries charged up to power my laptop, cell phone and lights. Stupid planning on my part to let all my batteries get low. So I used a bunch of 6 volt lantern batteries I had laying around to power my Bedini SSG and charge a 60 amp hour bank of batteries.

I made this video about two years ago, but wanted to share it. By the way, those batteries are still going strong.

For info on this project, see www.TheDIYWorld.com

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