abdc Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 So I am looking at XS batteries and caps, and I was wondering... Just how much does a 14v battery assist your electrical system? I am talking about replacing starting battery with 14v. Does your alternator do less work keeping these batteries at 14v? Less voltage drop in overall system? Or if anyone is running one as a second battery, I am curious to hear your results as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineNut Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I have the stock battery under the hood and have a Reikken Energie PB1600 near my amps and it makes a big difference, the system does not make the headlights or any lights flash like they kinda used to and the amps are never hot hot, they are luke warm or so to the touch after an hours play at about lvl 30/35 or so volume. And my voltage meter is usually at 13-14v rarely does it drop to 12v. 73456w9vbwevsdb sodtbsorutnvsd sdtuspdun sd d f gsdfiusd gdf n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdc Posted November 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Good to know. The PB1600 is a 12v battery right? I wonder if a 14v would provide any additional benefit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadeTreeMechanic Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 A 14v battery would need a 16v alternator in order for it to charge. Your current system runs at 14+v anyway. Money is better spent on a bigger 12v amp. 91 C350 Centurion conversion ( Four Door One Ton Bronco) 250A Alternator (Second Alternator Coming Soon) G65 AGM Up Front / Two G31 AGM in Back Pioneer 80PRS CT Sounds AT125.2 / CT Sounds 6.5 Strato Pro component Front Stage CT Sounds AT125.2 / Lanzar Pro 8" coax w/compression horn tweeter Rear Fill FSD 5000D 1/2 ohm (SoundQubed 7k Coming Soon) Two HDS315 Four Qubes Each 34hz (Two HDC3.118 and New Box Coming Soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineNut Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 hour ago, abdc said: Good to know. The PB1600 is a 12v battery right? I wonder if a 14v would provide any additional benefit? Well Energie is Reikken and they are not a well known brand like XS Power or Stinger, and i actually have no issues pushing my JBL GTO 1001EZ & Alpine MRP-F240. odd part is i paid like $120 or so for my battery and Reikken on there site says $300. https://www.reikken.com/ 73456w9vbwevsdb sodtbsorutnvsd sdtuspdun sd d f gsdfiusd gdf n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdc Posted November 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 - So the 14v batts require a 16v alternator. Got it. - Thanks for the link I'll check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathcards Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 minute ago, abdc said: - So the 14v batts require a 16v alternator. Got it. - Thanks for the link I'll check them out. don't for get your vehicles electronics may not be compatible with the higher voltage so you might need something to bring the voltage down to 14v for the safety of the vehicles electronics skar sk2500.1 0 gauge power and ground kunukonceptz alpine HUvxi65 components on BA gt-275new build log -> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150642-project-d-kon-deathcards-build-log/#entry2148821 2 x-15 sundowns singer alt, odyssey bat, and maxwell ultra caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdc Posted November 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I think I'll just invest in an amp with better output at 12v so I don't need all the extra current. I just wish the Crescendos were a bit less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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