Karkov Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 ok, so, got 10 XS Power batteries in my Tahoe 1 D4800 (under hood) 1 D3400 (under hood) 2 D3100 inside cabin in the rear 6 XP3000 inside cabin in the rear They have always been on a maintainer etc. until today I got the bank inside the vehicle on alt power. ran vehicle a bit etc. and shut it off. 15 minutes later I am inside the vehicle hooking amps to the battery bank inside and it's quiet where I am and I hear liquid type gurgling sounds...so I get it as quiet as i can and am listening to where it's coming from and/or which battery specifically etc. but most if not all batteries are doing this......wtf, why?!?! Should I disconnect them all right away? What should I do? I don't believe any are leaking... 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
Karkov Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 Maybe it doesn't matter but I have as much as a 0.15 voltage drop from under the hood to the battery bank inside. All OFC wire, 2 runs positive front to back (fused under hood and near bank). Proper frame grounds (4 grounds OFC SHCA 2/0) current alt is a PCM controlled Mechman 370 6 phase 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
Karkov Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 Well I disconnected all batteries from everything just in case..... 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
sbg Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 That what I would have done also^. Are they still doing it after being disconnected 01 focus se 110 amp alt Big 3 sky high and stinger hpm ofc 1/0 Super start platinum AGM (starting) 2 runs of 1/0 Execution audio front to back Kenwood double DIN DDx271 A pillars- orion 4" super tweeter and 2-1" alpines. Orion xtx 64 in the front doors 2:1 4th order bandpass Sealed off trunk Digital designs deadener on roof/ rear deck Orion hcca 12s (black coils) Orion xtr3700.1 Orion xtr250.2 mid/highs All sky high 1/0 in trunk dual runs(power/ground) Sky high dual 1/0 inputs 2 xs power D3100 in back Sky high batt blocks Rose audio batt blocks Stinger volt meter All sky high 1\0 fuse and holders Db link remote/ rca
SnowDrifter Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 What's the charge voltage of the alt? ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
Karkov Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 That what I would have done also^. Are they still doing it after being disconnected Yes. What's the charge voltage of the alt? When the vehicle is started, using a DMM, it goes to 15.00 almost dead even. Then within like say 1-2 minutes, it starts dropping back down at a rate of about 0.1 every 5-10 seconds until it is at about 13.8 whether it's idling or you're revving to 2k. I actually had the stock alt in earlier today and it does the exact same thing. Both are PCM controlled. When vehicle is started voltage spikes to 15, then shortly goes down into the high 13's and stays there forever basically. I know it's not good to give these XS Power batts. 15 volts but there's no way around it unless I had an aftermarket alt that was internally/externally regulated to charge at say 14.4 and thus not going higher than roughly 14.5'ish hopefully. maybe I am wrong, i have no idea. 1.5 hrs. since I discovered this and they still are doing this but less I would say..... 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
TRON Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 Were the batteries warm? I don't know what else would cause a gurgling sound other than something bubbling out of one the batteries. Though I would probably think that it wouldn't be that audible unless its a serious leak and the battery is practically boiling. Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s
Karkov Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 Not too warm. It's not my daily driver so they have been inside the vehicle in a dark garage for like a couple/few weeks. I have removed all batteries from inside the vehicle and put them in my house. None were/are leaking. earlier it was definitely more than one doing it, not loud or anything, almost just sounded like your stomach growling, lol, but that wasn't it. IDK...... 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
SnowDrifter Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 I I had to guess it's from the initial 15v spike when you started the car. It may only be for a little bit, but any voltage that high for any time can cause a battery to gas ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
Karkov Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 Shit, that little amount of time does that, shit. Now what? shortens the life of them or...? or will it be a more immediate problem? will they start deteriorating right away? Will they leak fluid? well that sucks. kind of amazed though, it would be annoying to every time I start to vehicle wait to hook up one connection until the voltage tapers down but if it saves all these batts.............shit 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
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