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08-11-2009, 08:50 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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How can you determine run time on batteries?
Is there a formula to determine the run time on a new set of batteries on Club Car DS 48 Volt? I would like to have a rough idea of how long the cart will run before it dies and I have to push it back.
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08-11-2009, 09:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: How can you determine run time on batteries?
The way I figured mine out was to take along a voltmeter clipped on the full battery pack and go drive and bring along a GPS. monitor how far you have driven as opposed to the state of battery charge left. Use the charge table in the link I will post..I went to 80% charge and checked the mileage,,then I figured I could safely double that distance and have no worries with a bit to spare just in case Its crude but it worked.
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08-11-2009, 09:08 PM | #3 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: How can you determine run time on batteries?
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08-11-2009, 09:25 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: How can you determine run time on batteries?
oxfordlawn is giving you good advise. I would do what he suggests just to make sure but 10 miles should not be a problem unless you have another problem.
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08-12-2009, 12:47 AM | #5 |
Happy Carting
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Re: How can you determine run time on batteries?
Be sure to follow proper breakin proceedures for new batteries. Failure to do so will shorten useful battery life.
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08-12-2009, 02:21 PM | #6 |
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Re: How can you determine run time on batteries?
Just for your info...I have 23" tires and an oversized motor(power hungry)...and I am able to do about 25 miles easily safely and be above the 50% discharge voltage. This is on mostly flat and paved roads though and running almost constantly at full speed
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08-13-2009, 07:39 AM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: How can you determine run time on batteries?
Thanks, folks. I have a feeling I could easily make the trip but I am going to follow OL's suggestion to measure it first. My batteries are not new so I would rather measure once rather than walk twice!
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