05-23-2010, 09:44 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2010
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Battery Questions
I have a 1984 36v Club car that some of you helped me out with a while back.
Thanx for that. Now I have battery questions. How full should they be of water? How long should a full charge take? Bear in mind the batteries are mixed. NOT MY FAULT!!! I bought the cart this way. 4 of them are from 2002 and 2 are from 2004. Its really wierd, sometimes I will get 27 holes on a charge that is still drawing 5 amps no problem, but last thursday I almost had to push it up the last hill after 27 with a full charge. I put it to bed that night, and this morning (Sunday) when I went out, it was still drawing 6 amps. I put water in last Wednesday night before I went out on Thursday, and the charger had shut off before I did this, but thinking it might take more after I filled it, as I could see plates in 12 of the 18 cells, I put it back on the charger and it was still charging the next morning, but only drawing a couple of amps. According to the charger, of course. Any help and or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. |
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05-23-2010, 10:05 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Roseville, CA
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Re: Battery Questions
I see a battery replacement in your near future, yes the complete set.
The batteries are getting pretty old but if they're still working then keep charging and running. Get a meter and do a voltage check of all the batteries after charging. Charging could take up to 12 hours if the batteries are discharged 50%. Water level should be 1/4" above the plates. Here is a state of charge chart to help assess your batteries: |
05-23-2010, 10:15 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2010
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Re: Battery Questions
I hate to say this, but I was kinda figuring that. Thanks for the info.
When I put my DMM on the pack, I get 38.8v across the pack, but it drops to less than 34 up the hill. I don't have a hygrometer yet, (planning on picking one up tommorrow morning after work), but I will test them when I can and let u know what I find out. Thanks again, Bob |
05-23-2010, 10:15 AM | #4 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Battery Questions
Great post Doug
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05-23-2010, 12:11 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: south carolina
Posts: 160
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Re: Battery Questions
I agree with Doug. If you are satisfied with the cart and plan on keeping it go ahead and put a new set in, check all cables and keep on riding for a long time! Good Luck!
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