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Old 08-15-2010, 12:45 PM   #60 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by unixrocks View Post
I just joined the forums after reading this and I dont get what the goal is here.

Is the goal to turn off the DC to DC converter for short periods and run a 14V battery pack?

Does the DC-DC converter constantly pump 14V into the system or will it stop if the battery is providing the 14v?

I *think* I understand what your doing but I am missing a few critical pieces of info about how the DC-DC converter works and when and why the heck if the system runs at 14V they have a 12V battery installed?!?!?!?!
All chargers charge 12V batteries at ~14V. Your regular alternators put out this voltage and thats what the car runs on since its constantly running.
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