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Hello i am abeginer i have to connect a 12v dc motor can i connect it to two 9v batteries in series meabs a total output of 18V.
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Welcome to the PF.cyril joel said:Hello i am abeginer i have to connect a 12v dc motor can i connect it to two 9v batteries in series meabs a total output of 18V.
The motor is rated 3v to 12 v 15000 RPM and medium size the application is an air blowerberkeman said:Welcome to the PF.
In general, the answer would be no. But in some cases it might be okay. Do you have the specification sheet for the 12V DC motor?
Also, you can buy modules to convert your 18V supply down to the 12V needed for the motor. What current is the motor rated for? What is the application?
cyril joel said:i have to connect a 12v dc motor can i connect it to two 9v batteries in series
cyril joel said:The motor is rated 3v to 12 v 15000 RPM and medium size the application is an air blower
To connect a 12V DC motor to two 9V batteries, you will need to use a series connection. This means connecting the positive terminal of one battery to the negative terminal of the other, and then connecting the remaining positive and negative terminals to the motor.
Yes, you can use two 9V batteries to power a 12V DC motor. By connecting the batteries in series, you effectively increase the voltage to 18V, which is enough to power the motor.
You can use any type of batteries with a voltage of 9V or higher to power a 12V DC motor. However, it is recommended to use batteries with the same voltage and capacity to ensure balanced power distribution.
No, using two 9V batteries in a series connection will not significantly affect the performance of the motor. The only difference is that the motor may run slightly faster due to the increased voltage.
To ensure the batteries are connected correctly, you can use a multimeter to measure the voltage between the positive and negative terminals of the motor. If the voltage reads 12V, then the batteries are connected correctly. If it reads 0V, then the batteries are connected in parallel and need to be rearranged in a series connection.