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  1. JasonS

    Why is taking 12v from one batt bad?

    To put it in a little clearer terms. Your battery will have an open circuit voltage (ie. nothing connected to it) somewhere between 12.6 and 13.0V. If in use the voltage at the battery terminals is less than the open circuit voltage, current (and energy) is leaving the battery. Conversely, if...
  2. JasonS

    Why is taking 12v from one batt bad?

    You have to look at this a little more carefully before stating that it will invariabley shorten the life of the battery. If your load is small enough that it does not cause the voltage on that battery to drop below 14V (or whatever is half your alternator's voltage) it will not affect the...
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