Connecting batteries

What are the different effects of connecting batteries either in series or in parallel?

Does connecting them end up with double the voltage or double the amperage? I`m looking for twice the power but at the same voltage. Many thanks.

ianess (Wed 07:32 22/Dec/04)

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FlyingScot		(Wed 08:48 22/Dec/04) Connecting in series increases voltage. Connecting in parallel increasing ampere-hour ratings.
ianess		(Wed 10:22 22/Dec/04) Question Author Many thanks FlyingScot. I also tried Googling and found this link: http://www.zbattery.com/zbattery/seriesparallel.html Should have tried that first to avoid timewasting....sorry.

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