Is 18 Volt Good For Everyday

[doubleD]

but can it be done with the big 12 volt alt on 18 volt batts.. the guys at treo say it can sence there is no other load

[Dan.]

Enersys make great batteries, I use them in my Street SPL car (Datasafe High discharge models)

They like a high voltage though, I charge mine at 15.3v trickle and 17v boost charge...

Yep good solid batts, cost me peanuts too 600AH @ 14V for £75 (aprox $105) cant complain Coming up in a build thread soon! Have 2 customers walls to finish first though

[brewer_brewer]

i'm sure it can but once the amp starts draining from those batts the alternator will only be able to hold the battery at 14.4 volts.

those batteries will not last if they are always down that low.

[kingsuv]

I think if you have to ask if it is safe to run 18v then you should NOT be running 18v

[brewer_brewer]

I think if you have to ask if it is safe to run 18v then you should NOT be running 18v

x2.

[doubleD]

im not as much worried bout it being safe as to can it be done with a 14 volt alt,, im questioning what the audio shop is doing,,, the amp wants hi voltage an puts out its most power at 18 volt,,, i was more concerned with it being possible with my alt,,, it wont be effecting my yukons electrical system

[brewer_brewer]

to answer your question point blank.

you should not run 18 volt batteries with a 12 volt alternator.

get 16 volt batteries and a 18 volt alternator.

anything higher than 18 volts will throw your amp into protect.

and to use 18 volt batteries daily you would need a 19+ volt alternator.

[doubleD]

then i wonder what the hell this shop is thinking.. and the owner is also close with the pres, of treo corp

[brewer_brewer]

it would work if it were a true 18 volt system.

which is 16 volt batteries and 18 volt charge.

[bumonskateboard6]

and if you're going to be running this daily 18v will not be a good idea cause it's going to put a lot more wear and tear on your amplifiers, 18 volt is more for bass race.