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Has anyone ran 13 or 14 volts to their 12 volt heated wear.
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broncobowsher
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No problem. The heated wear is based on 12V automotive (or motorcycle) applications. The 12V operation is really 13-14V when operating.
Much like a 1.5V battery (AAA, AA, C, D cell) will typically meter at almost 1.6V when new.
Much like a 1.5V battery (AAA, AA, C, D cell) will typically meter at almost 1.6V when new.
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So in theory, the higher voltage should offer a little more heat?
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In theory should be hotter, (more amps through the element)
not necessarily more wattage, thats depent on drift in voltage and amp hr of battery
not necessarily more wattage, thats depent on drift in voltage and amp hr of battery
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I assume you are switching to lithium battery?
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Yes. Nanight large canister
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The UWLD vest output on high is a constant 13.6v which is alternator output and what the elements in most all of these heated vests were designed for.
Halcyon/Light Monkey is outputting direct battery voltage which fluctuates from about 12v when you first turn it on down to about 10.5v or so when it's dead. Full charge from these is setting 4 or about 80% on the UWLD controller.
You'll be fine running 13.6-14v from an equipment standpoint, but you'll be quite warm.
Halcyon/Light Monkey is outputting direct battery voltage which fluctuates from about 12v when you first turn it on down to about 10.5v or so when it's dead. Full charge from these is setting 4 or about 80% on the UWLD controller.
You'll be fine running 13.6-14v from an equipment standpoint, but you'll be quite warm.
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