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COLVERT · 15th September 2019, 15:53

The voltage going into the battery is kept around 14 volts for a very good reason. Not to safeguard the electrical components but to prevent damage to the battery.

The battery needs never to go above bath water temperature.--If the battery starts getting hot it will start to lose H2O from the electrolyte.

The acid in the battery becomes stronger and the acid level in the battery becomes lower exposing the plates. This then reduces the batteries ability to store electricity.

14.5 will NOT make this water loss happen.

Nor will it damage any electrical components.

Sooooooooooooooo, stop worrying.----

15th September 2019, 15:53	#14
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	The voltage going into the battery is kept around 14 volts for a very good reason. Not to safeguard the electrical components but to prevent damage to the battery. The battery needs never to go above bath water temperature.--If the battery starts getting hot it will start to lose H2O from the electrolyte. The acid in the battery becomes stronger and the acid level in the battery becomes lower exposing the plates. This then reduces the batteries ability to store electricity. 14.5 will NOT make this water loss happen. Nor will it damage any electrical components. Sooooooooooooooo, stop worrying.----