Andrew Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've been hearing alot lately about using different sized batteries (ex. 6v and 12v) to create different constant voltages. Just wondering how this works? What would I need to do to create a 14v or 16v system? Quote New project in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've seen some guys use a 6v and 8v battery run in series for a constant 14volts. The same thing with a pair of 8v batts in series for 16v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 You mean just by wiring them up parallel? Quote New project in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 no, by wiring them up in series. and your car should be a 14v charging system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 You mean just by wiring them up parallel? In series as in take the negative from one to the positive of the other. Like putting batteries into a flashlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Oh true. Wouldnt that be optimal for daily driving? The 14v i mean. Most car batteries are your standard 12v... isnt your alternator what puts most systems at the 14v mark? Quote New project in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 So with the 14v config. of batteries you would be at 14v pretty much no matter what? Quote New project in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaxfire69 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Would that work if you had a constant 14v all the time?? I have to replace my crank and alternator pulley on my car cause both of them are underdrive pulley's..The Pulley that came on my H O Alternator I had to take off becuase it was to small to use with my underdrive crank pulley. couldn't find a belt to fit...So..I had to order a new stock crank pulley and I am going to put the smaller pulley back on the alternator so it will spin faster and give me better voltage..Right now it isn't giving me 14volts at idle..It is around 12 something...I hope once I replace those pulleys back to what came on the car I will be able to get 14volts constant at Idle...Or at least close..I have a 160 amp alternator.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 How's that alternator working out for you? Quote New project in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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