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Andina Marie Andina Marie is offline
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Default Battery equalization - Possible damage

Excellent point, Mark - I had forgotten about incandescent lamps.

Mark wrote:
Andina Marie wrote:

There is no need to disconnect electronics or 12 volt equipment during
equalization or desulfation. Unless it is a garage based manufacturer
all 12 volt equipment is designed to withstand those voltages.


There is a need to disconnect the cheap stuff. Regular incandescent
light bulbs will burn out quickly when fed a diet of 15 or more volts,
although they will burn *really* bright before they blow.

This is from firsthand experience g.