14-15 volts ok? even up to 16
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: May 22, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Topic: 14-15 volts ok? even up to 16
Posted By: bullman96
Subject: 14-15 volts ok? even up to 16
Date Posted: January 27, 2005 at 11:57 PM
another question for the night. is 14-15 volts ok for amps and sq? i did all my grounds including engine, batt, and amps and am getting about 15 volts with my dmm and on the in dash meter. 16v when revving the engine
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Posted By: ippy98
Date Posted: January 28, 2005 at 8:56 AM
i believe with enging running your normal voltage you will see is like 13.4-13.8V so you should be ok in the 14 range...if you read up to 16 volts your alternator may be overcharging your battery...which i dont believe will harm your equipment but may lower your cars battery life...
Posted By: Poormanq45
Date Posted: January 28, 2005 at 12:51 PM
Most good quality amplifiers will have built in over voltage protection. If yours does then your ok. If it doesn't then you are running the risk of frying the amp.
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