Battery Monitoring FAQs

Q	What voltage should I see from my battery?
A	A typical lead-acid battery will be around 12.6-12.8V when fully charged. You would not want it to drop any lower than 12.1-12.2V or the battery will start to become damaged.
Q	How can I find out what percentage of my battery is left?
A	You would need to use a shunt-based battery monitor with your battery's maximum capacity entered. This will allow it to work out how much charge is remaining in the battery.
Q	Why does my lithium battery read 14.4V?
A	Due to the nature of lithium batteries, they will read much higher voltages than lead-acid batteries when fully charged. 14.4V will typically mean that your lithium battery is fully charged.

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