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Title: 13.75 volts
Post by: mr burns on 11 November 2010, 18:13

Checked my alternator voltage output today on tickover it was 13.75 volts is that ok to be recharging the battery as had a few probs with my battery as late ( it's only 8 mths old)

thanks in advance

Title: Re: 13.75 volts
Post by: X4MGS on 11 November 2010, 18:24

I have had same issue yesterday & had to get GSF to give me a new battery as the last one failed to start the car in the morning... and was only just 12 months old....

Did want to upgrade to a Bosch but they wouldn't ave it.... I've had it with GSF branded goods now - this is the 3rd battery in 12 months as my Audi one also failed...

Anywhere between 12.9 & 14.5 Volt on tickover should be fine to charge it AFAIK...

Title: Re: 13.75 volts
Post by: mr burns on 11 November 2010, 21:00

I know what you mean this is my second GSF battery not that impressed  :angry:

Title: Re: 13.75 volts
Post by: Wayne on 11 November 2010, 23:23

Sounds a bit high  :undecided:

Title: Re: 13.75 volts
Post by: X4MGS on 11 November 2010, 23:35

Good Guide; http://www.carbasics.co.uk/How_to_test_your_alternator.htm

Title: Re: 13.75 volts
Post by: Simeon on 12 November 2010, 15:44

All cheap end lead acid batteries are the same with different stickers on, if you don't want to be swapping batteries every couple of years (or less) then fork out £150+ on a proper one and just swap it between your cars if you buy/sell a lot

Title: Re: 13.75 volts
Post by: X4MGS on 12 November 2010, 16:25

Quote from: Simeon on 12 November 2010, 15:44

All cheap end lead acid batteries are the same with different stickers on, if you don't want to be swapping batteries every couple of years (or less) then fork out £150+ on a proper one and just swap it between your cars if you buy/sell a lot

Valid point - BUT when the sellers gives a 3 Year warranty with it - Its fair to expect that its good for "at least" that amount of time...

Off to Halfrauds with my Trade card next time!!

Title: Re: 13.75 volts
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 12 November 2010, 16:44

As I write my GSF battery is on the charger in the kitchen.  Ironically it failed on me in the GSF car park in Swansea.  They had to bump start me.  :grin:

Agree that batteries should be expected to last the length of the warranty.  Mine has given up the ghost becuase I left the golf standing for 8 months and it went flat.

So I may plump for the one that Khare bought.

http://www.advancedbatterysupplies.co.uk/carbattery075.html