6 batterys?

fshhnt1 · 03-17-2009, 08:15 PM

If I have a 48 volt system......Is there a reason I need 6 batterys instead of 4 12 volt batterys?

roady89 · 03-17-2009, 08:17 PM

Yes. Your run time will be GREATLY reduced. The 12 volt automotive/deep cycle marine batteries will not last near as long as a REAL cart battery either.

scottyb · 03-17-2009, 08:17 PM

fshhnt1 · 03-17-2009, 08:19 PM

maybe im missing the point. 6 batterys $1200.00 v.s. 4 batterys at $200.00

mikesmotortoys · 03-17-2009, 08:26 PM

$1,200.00???????

8 volt Trojans are $130.00 each - where did you get your figures? Either do it the right way, or your idea. This question comes up weekly...

phasetim · 03-17-2009, 11:58 PM

2004 Club Car, and Yamaha started producing cars wtih 4 12v batteries.. Both have now at the least offered 6 8vs as an option. Further Club Car's industrial vehicles now sport 8 6v batteries instead of 6 8... You can not put proper energy into deep cycle trolling batteries etc.. the closest thing is a group 31. They typically are about $250...

2 Dead (by golf car standards) 6v batteries ran my salt water trolling motor for hours.
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But in interest of bean counting do the math this way. You buy a good set of 8vs, Trojan. They should be around the 120-130 mark per battery. That is $720. They should last you on your car 3-5 years, and honestly Club Car usually hits close to 5 years.

4 12vs will go out every 13-14 months. They can't last under the stress of a golf car draw. So in 5 years you will almost put those batts in 5 times. 5 x 200.... You have spent more on those then the others. Not to mention your run time will be in minutes not hours. Further, weak voltage and weak amps damages electrical components.
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Do what you will, but the cost of being cheap sometimes is expensive.

mikesmotortoys · 03-18-2009, 06:37 AM

Good points phase. Also, when adding that some EZGO and Club Car 48 volts use 4 - 12 volts, they ARE NOT a standard 12 volt marine or deep cycle battery as our freind here originally used in his cost comparison

03-17-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
fshhnt1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	6 batterys? If I have a 48 volt system......Is there a reason I need 6 batterys instead of 4 12 volt batterys?
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03-17-2009, 08:17 PM	#2
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: 6 batterys? Yes. Your run time will be GREATLY reduced. The 12 volt automotive/deep cycle marine batteries will not last near as long as a REAL cart battery either.
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03-17-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: 6 batterys? Amps

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fshhnt1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Re: 6 batterys? maybe im missing the point. 6 batterys $1200.00 v.s. 4 batterys at $200.00
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03-17-2009, 08:26 PM	#5
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: 6 batterys? $1,200.00??????? 8 volt Trojans are $130.00 each - where did you get your figures? Either do it the right way, or your idea. This question comes up weekly...
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03-17-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
phasetim Just me. . Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,092	Re: 6 batterys? 2004 Club Car, and Yamaha started producing cars wtih 4 12v batteries.. Both have now at the least offered 6 8vs as an option. Further Club Car's industrial vehicles now sport 8 6v batteries instead of 6 8... You can not put proper energy into deep cycle trolling batteries etc.. the closest thing is a group 31. They typically are about $250... 2 Dead (by golf car standards) 6v batteries ran my salt water trolling motor for hours. ~~~ But in interest of bean counting do the math this way. You buy a good set of 8vs, Trojan. They should be around the 120-130 mark per battery. That is $720. They should last you on your car 3-5 years, and honestly Club Car usually hits close to 5 years. 4 12vs will go out every 13-14 months. They can't last under the stress of a golf car draw. So in 5 years you will almost put those batts in 5 times. 5 x 200.... You have spent more on those then the others. Not to mention your run time will be in minutes not hours. Further, weak voltage and weak amps damages electrical components. ~~ Do what you will, but the cost of being cheap sometimes is expensive.

03-18-2009, 06:37 AM	#7
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: 6 batterys? Good points phase. Also, when adding that some EZGO and Club Car 48 volts use 4 - 12 volts, they ARE NOT a standard 12 volt marine or deep cycle battery as our freind here originally used in his cost comparison
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