amp voltage question

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Topic: amp voltage question

Posted By: spilot
Subject: amp voltage question
Date Posted: February 09, 2005 at 10:40 PM

how come the amps are rated at 14.4V, but car batteries put out 12?

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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: February 10, 2005 at 12:03 AM

14.4 is the nominal voltage, with the car running. Also, most amps will make more power at 14.4 volts than at 12 volts, this is why the manufacturers rate them at that voltage...

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