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Old 03-17-2003 | 02:33 AM
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Originally posted by vr01
Go for the 16V ones. Consider that when you charge a battery it peaks between 9 and 10 (more if they're old!) volts. Also gives you some leeway if you decide to muck around with 7 cells

BTW they make a nice mess when they explode!
batteries might PEAK at 9-10 volts... but are VERY rarely over 8.5 when actually put into a car (check it out next time with a multi-meter)

10 volts will work fine most times, thought they will be a bit border line with 7 cells

I use 16v ones Myself
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