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Sure you can. But consider what could happen if you did. If precision of time or speed was built into this 6-volt system, a 12-volt battery will make it work faster until something shorts or burns out.

If you need more lasting power for the 6 volt system, you should consider putting two 6-volt batteries in parallel to power your 6-volt system.

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wouldn't that give you a 12 v total?
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No, you should not use a 12-volt battery on a 6-volt system. The voltage output of the battery should match the system requirements to avoid damaging the components. Using a higher voltage battery can overload and potentially damage the 6-volt system.

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Depends on the load. It'll probably turn, but slower and weaker than on 12V.

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