MV VV Box Question

[JimmyJet]

I seem to remember reading this somewhere but can't find it now...

When the voltage on the MV VV Box is turned to a lower setting, the regulator converts the excess electricity into heat. Therefor using a lower voltage setting does *not* increase the time between recharges of the batteries.

Is this correct?

Thanks, JJ

 

[wolfstone5]

Yes....you are correct. The lower the setting, the more the regulator has to compensate for the difference in the input/output voltage. I set mine between 4 and 5 volts and it runs like a beast and doesn't overheat too badly.

 

[hoogie76]

Charge time seems to be a little longer at lower voltages but not by much..

hoog

 

[JimmyJet]

Thanks guys, that answers my question. Being the penny pincher that my momma taught me to be, I thought I was saving the batteries by using a lower voltage setting. Now I know better. Might as well crank it up and enjoy!