F1Boss
Well Known Member
Could be simply I am stubborn. Let's talk about alternator regulator setting as is available in the B&C regulator vs those pesky Odyssey PC680 batteries. I would prefer that my battery does it's job, and I hear different opinions from everyone I ask.
https://www.odysseybattery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ody_chargers_sheet-1.pdf
That page says that their chargers will push electrons into the AGM batteries until they have 14.7V in 'em, then it will use some brain power to keep it more or less at that value: 14.7V.
I think my alternator would do the same thing if I set the regulator to 14.7V.
Others have opined that the normal setting of 13.8V - 14.3V is fine. If I reset to that value, how the heck does my battery get a full charge?
Why are we as a group having some less-than-acceptable in-service times with their product? Could it be the regulator setting on most of our alternators? Should we all tweak up to 14.7V to get better service lives for our equipment?
Seems that 14.7V won't overcharge the battery...
Let 'er rip fellas - I am confused. Do I call the Odyssey folks to get a clear answer? Thanks for your help.
https://www.odysseybattery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ody_chargers_sheet-1.pdf
That page says that their chargers will push electrons into the AGM batteries until they have 14.7V in 'em, then it will use some brain power to keep it more or less at that value: 14.7V.
I think my alternator would do the same thing if I set the regulator to 14.7V.
Others have opined that the normal setting of 13.8V - 14.3V is fine. If I reset to that value, how the heck does my battery get a full charge?
Why are we as a group having some less-than-acceptable in-service times with their product? Could it be the regulator setting on most of our alternators? Should we all tweak up to 14.7V to get better service lives for our equipment?
Seems that 14.7V won't overcharge the battery...
Let 'er rip fellas - I am confused. Do I call the Odyssey folks to get a clear answer? Thanks for your help.