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Over Charging Battery?

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grinchsr

My 1995 520 is sending 14.5 volts back to the battery.  Is this considered over charging?  I checked it with a DVOM.   

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lynnmor

Should be 13.6 to 14.7, so you are good.  If you run many hours per week, then maybe it could be considered overcharging.  Check periodically to get a better idea of any changes.

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grinchsr

Thank you once again for your expert help on a 520

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Bill D

Ray,

 

My 416 shows the same voltage when charging.  I think it's an Onan thing.  My Kohler shows 13.8V when running.

 

Bill

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grinchsr

I guess I have to agree it’s a Onan thing. I was always lead to believe that 14+ volts is considered over charging.  Always learning new things 

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squonk

14.2-14.5 is a normal battery voltage with the engine running on pretty much any 12V system. 

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