What they're telling is correct. However, the charging system likely produces a voltage FAR ABOVE 15V. For example, my 6V C70 produces a voltage of 8.9V when fully rev'd out. I suspect this means the 12V C70s probably produce up to 16-17V under full load. I can't verify this since I only have a 6V model, but maybe someone will be willing to take measurements on theirs.
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--- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com, "khittner1227" <khittner@...> wrote:
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> Looks like we have a controversy on our hands. Before receiving Jon Pardue's note (and those who chimed in in a similar vein), I had ordered another brand of AGM battery (a Motobatt MB5U AGM) to replace the toasted Scorpion AGM. After getting Jon's note, I sent a cancellation request for the new AGM battery to their customer service folks. Here's the reply, together with my cancellation request:
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> Before we cancel (although it most likely shipped already, the ware house in FL has been without power since late yesterday and we never received the tracking info back in our main system), you may want to check you source for your information. They apparently have no idea what they are talking about or are blatantly lying trying to scare you.
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> AGM batteries can handle charge voltages in the range of 14.4 to 14.8V continuously and over 15V for short duration with no harm. They can be treated the same as conventional lead acid batteries. AGM batteries have a one way rubber valve that will release excess pressure caused by over charging (too high a voltage and or to high of current used). Otherwise the hydrogen gas is recombinant back into the battery. There is a higher chance of a conventional battery catching fire or exploding, as it constantly vents its hydrogen gas into the atmosphere. If a wet battery is overcharged not only will it vent hydrogen it will spew out acid. Scorpion is a good brand, it may have been a weak or faulty valve or your charging system may have gone awry. I would chalk it up to a fluke or that something external to the battery was overcharging the battery. But there is absolutely no truth to what this gentleman shared with you. All the available literature online would support what I have just explained.
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1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
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1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
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1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
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