05-04-2010, 05:41 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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interstate batt
Im in need for some new batt for my 04 club car. I can get interstae batt at cost. I have never used them before and have seen mixed reviews on here. Anyone have exp with these. also, are all of them made in mexico now like I read on here somewhere.?? thanks..
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05-06-2010, 04:53 AM | #2 |
Gone Crazy
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Re: interstate batt
If you search, there have been alot of comparisons.
I think as long as you break them in properly, and take care of them, they should last you just fine. |
05-06-2010, 10:29 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: EUP Michigan
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Re: interstate batt
Purchased four 12 volt Interstates May, 2009. Was told these were made by US Battery. Have tried to maintain them properly. Zero problems so far, but still early in the batteries' life.
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05-07-2010, 12:44 AM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: interstate batt
I have both brands interstate and trojan batt in my garage....there are identical batt 105 Sams club sells interstate.
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05-31-2010, 09:49 PM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: interstate batt
I recently replaced 6 batteries sold by Interstate, made by U S Battery that were 10 years old, with 6 more of the same in a 1995 DS cart. They were still going, but had to be recharged at frequent intervals.
Buy the Interstates by U S Battery! They are great! |
05-31-2010, 10:44 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Forest City N.C.
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Re: interstate batt
Dont buy those Red Top Interstate cause they leak really bad.If you buy interstate get the better grade.
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06-01-2010, 06:21 AM | #7 |
Happy Carting
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Re: interstate batt
You can't get more useful info anywhere on the net .....
BGW ROCKS We sell the US 2200 it is a 220 amp hour battery equivalent to the T 105 & CR 225 |
06-01-2010, 06:53 AM | #8 | |
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Re: interstate batt
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following data may be helpful in comparing batteries among different manufacturers. Please keep in mind that only deep cycle batteries specifically designed for golf carts should be utilized in our carts. In fact, deep cycle "marine" type batteries will usually not work satisfactorily. And most certainly, automotive "starting" batteries should never be used in a golf cart. Using an incorrect battery will most likely result in short run times and early battery failure. More data may be added as it's collected. Note: With the Forum Admin's approval, I may add another topic with price information. In the interim, if you have current pricing on any of these batteries that you feel is an exceptional deal and would benefit others, please feel free to email the who-what-where-when info to me. 6-Volt Batteries Trojan batteries specifications: T-105, 447 Min @25Amps, 115 Min @75Amps, 225Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs; T-125, 488 Min @25Amps, 132 Min @75Amps, 240Ah @20Amps, 66 Lbs; T-145, 530 Min @25Amps, 145 Min @75Amps, 260AH @20Amps, 72 Lbs Exide: E3600, 390 Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 186Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs; GC-5, 480 Min @25Amps, 135 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 226Ah @20Amps, 65 Lbs; GC2-H, 525 Min @25Amps, 155 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 245Ah @20Amps, 68 Lbs; NAPA 8144 (mfg. by Exide - equivilalent to Exide 3600) 390 Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps, 186Ah @20 Amps, 62 Lbs NAPA 8146 (mfg. by Exide - equivilalent to Exide GC-5) 480 Min @25Amps, 135 Min @75Amps, 226Ah @20 Amps, 65 Lbs StowAway STGC2 (Mfg. by Exide for Sams Clubs - equivilalent to Exide E3600) 390Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps, 186Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs US Battery: US-1800, 392 Min @25Amps, 107 Min @75Amps, 208Ah @20Amps, 56 Lbs; US-2000, 445 Min @25Amps, 114 Min @75Amps, 216Ah @20Amps, 59 Lbs; US-2200, 474 Min @25Amps, 122 Min @75Amps, 232Ah @20Amps, 63 Lbs; US-125, 517 Min @25Amps, 140 Min @75Amps, 242Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs; US-145, 562 Min @25Amps, 154 Min @75Amps, 251Ah @20Amps, 70 Lbs; Deka Batteries: GC10, (? Min @25Amps), 100 Min @75Amps, 190Ah @20Amps, 59 Lbs GC15, (? Min @25Amps), 115 Min @75Amps, 215Ah @20Amps, 63 Lbs GC25, 488 Min @25Amps, 132 Min @75Amps, 235Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8-volt batteries Trojan: T-860, (? Min @25A), 90 Min @56A, 150Ah @20Amps, 56 lbs T-875, 295 Min @25A, 117 Min @56A, 170Ah @20Amps, 63 lbs T-890, 340 Min @25A, 132 Min @56A, 190Ah @20Amps, 69 lbs Exide E-4800, 290 Min @25A, 110 Min @56A to 7.0 volts, 63 Lbs. NAPA 8148 (Mfg. by Exide, similar to Exide E-4800) 290 Min @25A, 110 Min @56A, 63 Lbs. US Battery: US-8VGC, 337 Min @25Amps, 128 Min @56A, 170Ah @20A, 64.5 Lbs. US-8VGCHC, 345 Min @25Amps, 136 Min @56Amps, 183Ah @20Amps, 69 Lbs Deka GC8V, 318 Min@25Amps, 121 Min @56Amps, 165Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sizes: Trojan T-105 & T-125, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8 Trojan T-145, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-11 5/8 Trojan T-875, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8 Trojan T-890, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8 Exide (all of the above listed Exide batteries) L-10 3/8 W-7 3/16 H-11 11/32 US Battery (all 6-volt) L-10 1/4, W-7 1/8, H-11 1/8 US Battery (all 8-volt) L-10 1/4 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/4 Deka GC15, L-10 1/4, W-7 1/8, H-11 3/8 Deka GC25, L-10 1/4 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/4 Deka GC8V, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/8 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Misc. Info Voltage on a fully charged battery in good condition will read 2.12 to 2.15 volts per cell (about 12.75 volts for a 12 volt battery, or 6.40 for a 6 volt) Specific Gravity Readings to determine State of Charge: 12.75 & Above = 100% Charged 12.60 to 12.74 = 85 to 100% Charged 12.40 to 12.59 = 75 to 85% Charged 12.20 to 12.39 = 50 to 75% Charged 12.00 to 12.19 = 25 to 50% Charged 12.00 & Below = Fully Discharged In both voltage and specific gravity readings, consistency among cells and among batteries is important. |
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06-01-2010, 10:30 AM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Location: South Texas
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Re: interstate batt
Locally there are some more than normal problems, ( 2 examples ) with both Sam's batterys and Interstate batterys both are advertised by Sam's as built by Interstate and the Interstate's from near by dealer?
Sam's batterys special ordered didnt take charge and found that 3 out of 6 batterys were defective, and all had same numbers for date? Interstate's after less than 6 months had very short charge life, and was unable to go more than 8 holes of golf and batterys dated supposedly less than 6 month apart. Local CC dealer replaced OBC and then replaced charger as bad. Battery voltage correct, hydrometer showed 3 batterys had weak cells, load test done and found 4 batterys questionable? Limited info on US batterys doing well within price range as in one case 5 years and still doing good. As comparison ( one Trojan battery ) out of 60 found defective after almost 18 months of shelf life before installation and after being left ( NO BREAK IN PERIOD, NO CHARGE AFTER INSTALLATION ) uncharged in cart over summer's 6 months. |
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