Thread: 16 Volt Setup
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Old May 7th, 2008, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by gnxtc2 View Post
You need to run around 18v to charge a 16v battery. Like a 12v battery charges at around 14v (stock set up).

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To add to this , it depends on the battery type and brand. A wet cell 16v will need more voltage to charge. The sealed 16v batteries take less voltage and a different charging rate in an attempt to avoid degassing the cells out.
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