Reading the documentation for an Odyssey battery that is in my van, I noticed that it wants to be charged at 13.6 or 13.7 volts. So I was going to set the voltage regulator pot (from the volvo dude) to 13.6 volts at the alternator. But I noticed that on 12 volts with this setting the refrigerator gets SUPER cold in one of my syncro campers (a 91). It is MUCH colder on 12 volts than 110 volts with the is setup. Then I wondered if such a high voltage would actually hurt anything in the van. I noticed that the fresh air fans sound cooked on the highest setting, for example, but maybe they are bad already and simply need to be replaced. I don't mind replacing bulbs more often if that is the worst outcome. If 13.6 volts is too high, what is a better choice for setting the voltage higher? Setting the higher charge voltage at the alternator maximizes the lifespan of the Odyssey batteries so it is possible for me to turn the voltage down and change them more often.
_______________________________________________ Derek Drew Sharon CT derekdrew@derekmail.com Email is best normally but... Mobile: 703-408-1532 (voice and texts) |
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