D-train-13k Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 okay optima website says that the yellowtops alternator charging is from 13.65 to 15.0 volts. im wanting to charge my system at 15 volts but its a daily driver. i just want to make sure that those specs are for daily charging. not just for short periods of time. thanks for any help Quote The IrishmanCheck out my build hereXL 4th order wall build logIn Progress:alpine cda HU4th order Bandpass2xl 15's1- ab 400.1 (gonna be two hopefully)4- Crescendo 8's2- xts crecendo supertweeters 2 sq super tweetsMb quart 4.125Mechman 270a alt1- xs D27003- xs XP3000 4- odessey pc1700seller feed back threadhttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/136418-d-train-13k/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 youre cold voltage is going to be alot higher than after the car runs for awhile. you shoudl be fine. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-train-13k Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 alright cool. ill be getting a new xs to replace my yellow top but i wanted to check and make sure itd work in the mean time Quote The IrishmanCheck out my build hereXL 4th order wall build logIn Progress:alpine cda HU4th order Bandpass2xl 15's1- ab 400.1 (gonna be two hopefully)4- Crescendo 8's2- xts crecendo supertweeters 2 sq super tweetsMb quart 4.125Mechman 270a alt1- xs D27003- xs XP3000 4- odessey pc1700seller feed back threadhttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/136418-d-train-13k/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kush Killer Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 XS POWER BATTS. DONt recommend that high of a charge tho.. iirc its like 14.3 they reccomned on their 12v... Quote ............................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hobby- Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I talked to Nate at XS about charging over 15v and its not recommended. Anywhere in the 14v range is Ok just not over 15, especially for extended periods if time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderLoK Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) Charging at 15 flat is completely fine... I talked to Nate at XS about charging over 15v and its not recommended. Anywhere in the 14v range is Ok just not over 15, especially for extended periods if time. Remember that conversation when you see all the guys with newer GMs running XS. Every single new GM (that I know of) charges over 15 (15.3-15.9) for 1-5 minutes (longer if it's super cold out) so I guess they shouldn't be selling batteries to anyone with an 06+ GM Truck/SUV or 07+ car/truck/suv (not sure about the little cars)? 15+ cold is fine... IMO they are just trying to avoid you charging your 12 at 15.8 for a year in a daily. Edited August 3, 2011 by UnderLoK Quote If at first you do not succeed, you are doing it wrong! -ARSCheck out my walled TBSS build over here4 Fi Team 18s on 2 Cactus K9 DS18 doors on 2 MBQ 1Ks, Vifa pillars on a STL4.500 Pioneer X8500 6 XS Power D7500, 1 3400S Second Skin 2 270a Mechman Alts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hobby- Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Yea, Nate said on the startup it should be OK. With my triple 270XP setup I always started out around 15.3 but would settle in around 14.8 ish. On very cold winter days I had times where it just wouldnt drop below 15.1 no matter how hard I was wanging on the system. Thats why I talked to Nate. Guess new Chevy owners better start buying D1400's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapbox Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I have been charging @ 15.4 for over a year and have encountered NO problems. yellow up front and a batcap in the back. Quote TEAM FLEX ISSUES, TEAM DC AUDIO 2010 California State Finals Champion MECA AS2 2011 California State Champion Meca S2 2011 California State Record holder Meca S2 2012 Meca Mod 4 class 152.5 and rising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapbox Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 It's really hard for me to complain about my yellow top when it rest at 13.4 when it has been setting a week with no charging. Quote TEAM FLEX ISSUES, TEAM DC AUDIO 2010 California State Finals Champion MECA AS2 2011 California State Champion Meca S2 2011 California State Record holder Meca S2 2012 Meca Mod 4 class 152.5 and rising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderLoK Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 It's really hard for me to complain about my yellow top when it rest at 13.4 when it has been setting a week with no charging. It's not hard for me, the last 2 I had failed from bad cells after a few months This last one has been so far so good though (at 3 months). Back in the 90's (I was late teens) I had a couple and they both lasted close to 4 years with massive abuse (talking about boiling over abuse taking them down to 9v, charging them on a quick charger, etc). I know better now, but maybe that's the problem? They like having their ass kicked on a regular basis... Quote If at first you do not succeed, you are doing it wrong! -ARSCheck out my walled TBSS build over here4 Fi Team 18s on 2 Cactus K9 DS18 doors on 2 MBQ 1Ks, Vifa pillars on a STL4.500 Pioneer X8500 6 XS Power D7500, 1 3400S Second Skin 2 270a Mechman Alts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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