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EchoGale 
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 Topic: battery reading too highPosted: 24 Feb 2022 at 1:02pm |
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Hi folks,
I went to check my battery charge with my volt meter this morning and got a reading of 15.4. I am not plugged in (so they aren't actually charging) and they read 12.5 yesterday. I have two 12v set up in series. They've been fine so I know they are connected correctly. Water level is good. I disconnected them from each other and tested them separately 15.4 Could the problem be my voltmeter? Any other thoughts? I appreciate the help.
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jato
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Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 2:36pm |
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That was my first guess before you mentioned it. I have seen 14.6 - 14.7 when plugged in with a 2 amp trickle charger. Try your car battery and see if you also get a high read. If so, purchase another voltmeter, they are pretty cheap.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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EchoGale
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Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 2:46pm |
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Thank you. I put off checking the volt meter because my car battery is so hard to get to. (back of a fully packed suv). I'll get to work :)
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Julie
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 6:42pm |
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You might try putting a new battery in the meter first. TT
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EchoGale
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Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 7:43pm |
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I came back to post an update and found the most recent suggestion about changing the battery--which is what I had just done. After a few fits and starts I ended up opening the device and found the battery to be leaky. Got a new one (also no small thing because there no real shopping here; it was a 9 volt and I had to go the 3 places).
All's well that ends well though. Thanks to you both for helping me think through it. Julie
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jato
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Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 8:16pm |
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Glad it was an easy fix. Good thing you are smart and know what to do and how to fix it.
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 8:20pm |
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Excellent! Thanks for reporting back! TT
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