turbobitt
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Has anyone successfully run a 16 or 14 volt battery under continuous operation ? I'm thinking of upgrading and already have built an adjustable voltage 200 amp CS144 alternator.
My concerns are that the recommended charging voltage, based on info from XS Power, is about 2.45 volts per cell. That would mean for an 16 volt 8 cell battery the charging voltage would be upward to about 19.6 volts. For a 14 volt 7 cell battery it would be 17.15 volts.
With the possible XFI and ignition voltage limitations I'm thinking that it would be safer to keep the overall voltage below 18 volts so the 14 volt option is looking a little more feasible for continuous use.
Any thoughts ?
AG.
My concerns are that the recommended charging voltage, based on info from XS Power, is about 2.45 volts per cell. That would mean for an 16 volt 8 cell battery the charging voltage would be upward to about 19.6 volts. For a 14 volt 7 cell battery it would be 17.15 volts.
With the possible XFI and ignition voltage limitations I'm thinking that it would be safer to keep the overall voltage below 18 volts so the 14 volt option is looking a little more feasible for continuous use.
Any thoughts ?
AG.