Voltage Monitoring - What's Normal?

[VegieMite Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close VegieMite]

Hi, just a quick question (an yes I did try searching) what is normal for voltage monitoring?
Have installed a ScanGuage and am monitoring the voltage.
After starting the engine it measures approx 14.1 V then settles down to 13.8 V. Is this normal?
If it is and not being a sparky by trade, I would imagine the main think to look for would be a significant peak or drop to this, indicating possible issues with the alternator??
Thanks for any replies.

[LeighW Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close LeighW]

It is normal, unit is fitted with a high compensation alternator, the voltage starts out
around 14.1V - 14.4V and quickly drops as the under bonnet temperature rises.

[120D4D Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 120D4D]

For a small price Vegiemite, may I suggest you purchase one of LeighW's Alternator Voltage Boosters. - It will keep your volts up and your worries down!

Suggest you PM Leigh, he is gracious in his advice to all PP members and not one to offer the 'hard sell'

ps yes I have one and make no apologies for the biased recommendation!

[VegieMite Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close VegieMite]

Thanks for the quick reply and will PM Leigh. Much appreciated.