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06-21-2009, 04:16 PM
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Re: VOLTAGE?
yes it's high...put a meter on it... don't rely on the guage alone then go from there...good luck
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06-21-2009, 04:57 PM
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Re: VOLTAGE?
Good question...and the answer is to be accurate it should be measured at the battery while running at a normal cruise RPM. According to one Boat Electrical Book I have (Nigel Caulder??), I think the voltage should reach 14.7 volts when under full charging (going from memory here). There will be a drop going to any gauge at the helm due to the wire run, but should be minimal. I'm installing an ACR and getting rid of the simple battery switch. By having a voltage display from the engine side (smartcraft in my case) and a voltage display from a couple of displays (fishfinder/GPS) can watch the voltage level of both batteries (cranking and house).
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06-21-2009, 05:57 PM
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Re: VOLTAGE?
What Bayouboy said and make sure your meter has a fresh battery when yoo put the meter to it.
Make sure all battery connections are clean, including alternator & voltage regulator - it is possible the latter may be on the way out or battery is bad. Maybe deep de-sulfation would solve the battery issue and definitely check your water level if a standard battery... Good luck - I know you have fish to catch 
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06-21-2009, 10:13 PM
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Its usually from dirty battery connections and the regulator can't charge the batteries enough so thinks their low. If it continues check your voltage regulator, you can burn up the batteries.
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