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Same as this one 14.8 - 14.9v. That's with the sense(?) wire on to the batteries. But putting the wire on one certain point (with a voltage drop) I could get it to 15.2v.

Graham. Late to bed or up early? I seem to be having a bit of a problem with internet signal at the moment so answers may be slow. This one was fitted in late December but just replaced an earlier model that had been in use for about 5 years. Why? Rob....

Been out but back now. Thanks for the info' Graham but what do you need me to confirm? Rob....

Restarted engine. SG...86% 14.5 @33amps. After about 5 minutes back to 14.5 @0-1amp. I'd better see if I can find the batteries' invoice. Rob....

Thanks for your concern Graham. Just going to stop now.......back in 30. Rob....

Morning all. This mornings strange charging figures. The PDAR is disconnected. SG reads 12.2v. 60%. Engine run at 1000 revs Start. 14.05. @62amps. SG….60% +20 minutes. 14.2 @47amps +20 minutes. 14.25 @35amps +20 minutes. 14.5 @10amps +20 minutes. 14.5 @2amps SG….76% +20 minutes. 14.5 @ jumping between 3 and 8amps. SG….80%. Still running. Later today I’ll see if I can remove the top from one of the sealed batteries to check the water level. Rob....

Advanced Digital Alternator Regulator Pro Reg DW (waterproof) PDARW

12.25v.

I DO NOT dislike the SG reading and if there is a problem I DO want to hear it. I am not an Ostrich!! The whole idea of having the Sterling thingy is to reduce the charging time. The next time I'm on 60% I'll disconnect the Sterling and using the same setting as today I'll see how long it takes to get to 99%. If I'm not satisfied I'll look into getting the batteries replaced (under the three year guarantee) Yeah right, or buy new ones. Rob.... Sorry?? Why? You haven't nicked my amps have you. Rob....

It's taken about 2.1/2 hours from 60% to SG now reading 99%@1-2amps. So now (sod's law) SG and ammeter are about right correct?

When I have finished this run, to about 1 or 2 amps, I'll set SG to 100% and see how the readings go then. Rob....

Alphaline sealed calcium 110 amp. Rob....

It's what I did with the last set of batteries (same make and power) and they lasted over 4 years. That's getting on for 1500 cycles....not too shabby I think. Rob....

Thanks for that. I'll let you know after this run. Rob....

I beg you pardon Tony. Rob....

This the same set up as my last set of batteries. They lasted over 4 years and were charged/discharged every day. Batteries are sealed due to access. Vetus 4.17 engine. 100 amp Iskra alternator with a Sterling reg' thingy on. ( Can get 100 amps at start up but have to rev to about 1400revs.) Current measured with multi-meter and engine ammeter....both read the same. SG fitted directly to battery posts. I'll start the engine now and give you the readings.....back in a tick. Right then. SG reads 12.25v/soc60. Engine at 1000 revs. After 2 minutes 14.5v@78amps. After 5 minutes, 1000 revs, 14.8/14.9v@63 amps. Anyway. What ever condition the batteries are in, if they can't take any more power ie: reading 1-3 amps, shouldn't the SG read 100% soc? Regardless of whether 400 amps or 100 amps available? Rob.... I think Tony has you confused with me......Bless.

SG fitted about 5 years ago. New batteries 4 months ago. Voltage before charging was 12.25v. Voltage an hour or two after charging (dark outside) 12.75-12.8. Rob....

I have 4 x 110amp batteries. They are charged via the alternator. When charging starts, the alternator reads 14.8v-14-9v and about 80-90amps. Over time this gradually drops to around 14.4 volts and the current drops to 1 - 3 amps. Fully charged? After turning off the engine the SmartGauge is only showing about 80-85 soc. Which is correct? Should I just re-set the SG? Thanks for any help/advice. Rob….

SWMBO has had two letters published on NBW and both times the text was altered to change the meaning slightly. Never again. Rob....

NC. Do you ever get to eat HOT food? By the time you've faffed about arranging the food and the lighting badly the food must be freeeezing. . Rob....

Baked beans on toast with a couple of spoonsful of Turkish yogurt on top. As per title. Rob....

Metanoia. Your avata? Are you in Australia??? Rob....

Who mentioned Richard Parry? Rob.... I am not a number!!!

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