I forgot to mention that I am measuring this voltage with the engine idling
at 1500 rpm. I only get 13.5 volts at the battery. Does this mean that my
regulator is not working properly, or is this acceptable?
Walt
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Hanselman [mailto:tr6@kc4sw.com]
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 7:52 PM
To: jay_welch@juno.com; wphilipson@nc.rr.com
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: battery voltage
Walt,
The voltage of a given lead-acid cell is 2.2 volts(ahhh rememberances of
in-organic chemistry). 6 cells is 13.2 at "full charge". The quotes are
there because the "full" changes with temprature. I'll have to look for
the numbers but most often it's quoted as a "xx.xxx specific gravity at 70
deg F. If you see 14 volts or higher you've got a problem.
Steve
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