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Output Voltage

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redliner1973

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I was reading this thread:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=30669&highlight=450+regulator

because after I replaced my battery, my voltmeter guage seemed to read 'lower' output than with old battery. So I measure with digital VOM at the battery, and got 14.4 volts. This seemed alittle high to me, as I figured 13.8 was the magic number. AFter reading through the thread, Earl states that 14+ volts and < than 15v is considered good. Is not 14+ higher than what should be normal?
 
14.5 and lower is real good, once you get over 14.5 volts you start to have problems with water cooking off excessivly from the battery and shortened bulb life.

14-14.5 volts is ideal.

a key factor to keep in mind is the state of charge of the battery.
if a battery is not fully charged the voltage will be lower, 14-14.5 volts is the ideal voltage with a good, charged battery.
a battery that is bad and has a shorted plate will show a lower voltage.
also a battery that has been discharged will also show lower voltage till it reaches a full charge state.
 
Well good, I guess I am OK then. Just getting paranoid! Getting ready for GSRC and Sturgis, I want to make sure I have checked everything possible before I head out. Thanx!
 
14.4-14.5 area is just peachy. :-) All is well.

Earl :-)

propflux01 said:
Well good, I guess I am OK then. Just getting paranoid! Getting ready for GSRC and Sturgis, I want to make sure I have checked everything possible before I head out. Thanx!
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