Are 6 volt batteries better than 12 volt?
Nope. There is no inherent reason why a pair of 6 volt batteries (usually the popular 180 to 220 AH golf car batteries) is any better than a 12 volt battery. The problem is that it is often difficult to find a true deep cycle 12 volt battery in your usual battery store. Some of the “Marine” batteries are no more deep cycle than your car battery. If it does not specifically state “deep cycle” on the battery, it probably is not. Also, many of the 12 volt true deep cycle batteries are quite large and heavy, and may be much harder to handle than a pair of smaller 6 volt batteries. There ARE a variety of 12 volt deep cycle batteries available, but many of them are the more expensive AGM type and are often not available from your local discount battery place. These include the Concorde. These AGM batteries have many advantages over flooded (and gelled), including longer life. However, the cost is typically 2 to 3 times the price of a pair of golf car batteries from a discount house (about th
