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Topic: battery reading too high

Posted By: EchoGale
Subject: battery reading too high
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 1:02pm

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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Julie

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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 2:36pm

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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God's pod
'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."

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 2:46pm

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

Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 6:42pm

You might try putting a new battery in the meter first.

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2010 176
FJ Cruiser

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 7:43pm

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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Julie

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 8:16pm

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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God's pod
'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."

Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2022 at 8:20pm

Excellent! Thanks for reporting back!

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2010 176
FJ Cruiser