newls1 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 As of lately, the temp here in N.W Georgia is in the "TEENS" in the morning, and only reaching a high in the 30's, and we have atleast another 1-2 weeks of this (I love this weather VERY MUCH) but am getting a little scared (If you will) as my voltage is climbing higher and higher with this cold weather. Upon start up, my voltage hits 15.9, and settles at 15.6 / 15.7 after warm up and driving. Are my 3 AGM DEKA's going to be able to take this? or are they going to explode? I have 2 of these batts right behind me on my false floor, and am getting very scared here with these high voltages. The batts ARE NOT swelling, expanding, etc..... but DAMN! almost 16v steady on 12v batts just doesnt seem safe...... Here is a pic taken with my phone: Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcabon20s Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 it was 18 here in covington last nite with a feel like of 8 suppose to snow thursday Quote My seller feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristan560 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Same here bud. So damn cold up here in northern michigan i had to unhook my mla. I actually seen 16-16.1 a few times on start up. Hell even with that off im driving around 15.5v+. My 3 kinetiks have made it through 2 winters now charging this high but id really like some info on this too. Quote <u>99 Jimmy SLT 4WD</u> Systemless. <u>99 Grand Prix GTP</u> DC XL 12 on 1.5k tuned lowwwwww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 it was 18 here in covington last nite with a feel like of 8 suppose to snow thursday What does this have to do with my thread? NOTHING..... . Hell ya, I love this cold weather bro, but damn..........I never thought I would be "worried" about to MUCH voltage! Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraggi Alternator Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thats too high. Everytime I make a post of comment about voltage in the 15's I get in a pissing match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 ya think? Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcabon20s Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 sorry just chiming in as a fellow georgian LoL Quote My seller feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuseikan Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 High 15v is constant is sketchy. You can pretty much consider you're charging 12v batteries with a 16v charge. If it gets any worse due to the cold I would suggest disconnecting your battery bank for the winter. Or until you're charging back to normal. Actually how accurate is that voltage meter. Do you have a fluke you can use to see the true voltage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewer_brewer Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 High 15v is constant is sketchy. You can pretty much consider you're charging 12v batteries with a 16v charge. If it gets any worse due to the cold I would suggest disconnecting your battery bank for the winter. Or until you're charging back to normal.Actually how accurate is that voltage meter. Do you have a fluke you can use to see the true voltage? thats what i was thinking. that is a voltage GAUGE and it is adjustable. it has a little knob under the case which can either raise or lower the sensitivity Quote REFS http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/itrader.php?u=2026 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/44535-official-brewer-brewer-feedback/page__p__625998__hl__brewer__fromsearch__1entry625998 "you're not allowing natural selection to work, you're like the guy that invented the seatbelt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I agree on being too high. good thing I only see 15 at most. Quote Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota Headunit: Alpine IVA-D310 Sub: 2005 RE Audio XXX 15" Sub Amp: Orion 2500D Frontstage: Diamond Audio Hex's Frontstage Amp: Sundown Audio SAX-100.4D Wiring: Kicker Hyperflex 1/0 Alternator: Mechman 250 Amp Battery: Powermaster D2700 Deadener: 100 Square Feet Raamat BXT II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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