Believe it or not, many other 12-volt components will operate just fine on 16 volts. This is because a 12-volt component is actually designed to be subjected to as high as 15 volts when used with a 12-volt alternator. Some of the following items have been successfully run on 16 volts, however a resistor may be required to step down the voltage to the following components:

• Transmission Brake
• Delay Box
• Timers
• Throttle Stop

TurboStart includes this plastic vent container with each battery. To eliminate any chance of paint or metal damaging acid vapor, the plastic container can be hooked in-line (using the flexible tubing provided) to catch any vapor that might accumulate in the vent hose during charging. To attach the vent hose, insert the 1/8" elbow into the flexible tubing and then into the desired vent. Use a lubricant (WD40 works) on the tubing coupler to make the insertion into the flexible tubing and the battery vent easier. With dual batteries, it is possible to use a supplied "T" fitting to tie both batteries into one vent container.

TurboStart claims they have sold very few "step down" resistors. They feel this is a result of many of the electrical component manufacturers making their systems compatible with 16 volts. TurboStart suggests you contact the respective electrical/electronic component supplier to insure that a resistor is in fact necessary. TurboStart's research has shown that the gauge of wire used in a given application can influence the need for a step down resistor. TurboStart recommends 16 gauge or heavier (14 gauge preferred) for electrical connections. Early research into this topic showed that the weak link in a trans brake was the small wire leading up to the button. By increasing the wire size to the button, the need for a resistor was eliminated. In the end, you should check with the electrical component manufacturer to see if a resistor is required.

TurboStart 16-volt racing batteries need to be activated and charged with a 16-volt charger. The charger sold by TurboStart is a fully automatic unit. This means it senses voltage and will adjust the amp output into the battery accordingly. As the voltage increases in the battery, the charger will reduce the amp output. Once the battery reaches full charge, the charger will stabilize the final voltage, and then shut off.

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TurboStart New Castle Battery Mfg. Co. 3601 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105-00400 Tech Line: 800-354-5203