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24th November 2019, 20:00 | #11 |
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Also, if your battery gets down to 11.7 volts, do not be tempted to recharge it by driving it after jump starting it off another car or battery; 14+ volts and a high current output over a long period may boil off the acid in the battery. Best to put it on a smart trickle charger overnight, or leave it idling with a low current (amperes) output.
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I put it on a charger. It took 12 hours to charge.
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The battery voltage is monitored by the voltage regulator in the alternator. It is set to give around 14 to 14.5 volts with a charged battery. Think about switching on any of the cars electrical components. All of them could be considered as LEAKS. However with all these things on and the engine at a fast tick-over the voltage will still read around 14 volts at the battery terminals even though lots of CURRENT is being used.--- Here endeth the sermon.------- |
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AGM battery is a good choice - they can survive deep cycle discharge much better than standard LA. Colvert, you are quite right of course, but best not to induce higher rates of sulphating in the first place.
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I agree with the last bit but disconnecting the alternator isn't too easy.----------------
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So. Is there a way of testing my alternators regulater? Or do I renew it, just in case.
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https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...Z1fAPn8GKwA834
This you tube video is very thorough and knowledgeable. PS AGM batteries are QUICKER to recharge than L/A. Good luck. |
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