How long can you run lights with a full charge

elee3 · 10-30-2011, 05:21 PM

I have a 2003 Carryall 48 volt series cart with a factory light kit running off of a voltage reducer. I have not had it very long, and the kids want to take it trick or treating in our dirt road neighborhood. How far should they be able to go on a full charge running the lights? The batteries are 1 year old and in good condition.

erict · 10-30-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by elee3

I have a 2003 Carryall 48 volt series cart with a factory light kit running off of a voltage reducer. I have not had it very long, and the kids want to take it trick or treating in our dirt road neighborhood. How far should they be able to go on a full charge running the lights? The batteries are 1 year old and in good condition.

I wonder as well. The good thing is yours is drawing off the whole pack. I would say there shouldn't be an issue

scottyb · 10-30-2011, 05:42 PM

The 2003 CC has a 18v>12v reducer. The 12v accessories draw off of the 2 batteries under the drivers seat.

elee3 · 10-30-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

The 2003 CC has a 18v>12v reducer. The 12v accessories draw off of the 2 batteries under the drivers seat.

I wondered about that. I see the positive lead going to the reducer from the next to last battery under the drivers seat, but i'm not sure where the negeative comes from.

Stevec3201 · 10-30-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by elee3

I wondered about that. I see the positive lead going to the reducer from the next to last battery under the drivers seat, but i'm not sure where the negeative comes from.

If it's like mine the neg comes from the negative side of the controller. It's kinda like the main neg for the cart.

That was a good question you asked about how long the lights will last. We are taking ours out also, plus we have additional lights on for holloween!
We shall see...But, I'm thinking it shouldn't be any issue as the lights really don't draw any amps compared to the motor.

elee3 · 10-31-2011, 08:40 PM

Update: The kids returned from trick or treating with 50.3 volts. I guess they traveled about 4 miles. It seems I was worried about nothing.

Lee

scottyb · 10-31-2011, 08:43 PM

Better safe than sorry .... Take your meter and check the pair under the seat .... compare their 12v combined reading with the other 2 12v pair readings.... and recharge the low pr with a 12v charger prior to charging the pack IF needed.
Glad everybody had a safe time.

Stevegrmich · 10-31-2011, 08:49 PM

For me, this is an excellent argument for a voltage reducer/converter that utilizes the entire pack and not relying on one or two batteries to feed the light group when you have 4-6 batteries available . . . just my opinion . . . no offense intended . . .

erict · 11-01-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Better safe than sorry .... Take your meter and check the pair under the seat .... compare their 12v combined reading with the other 2 12v pair readings.... and recharge the low pr with a 12v charger prior to charging the pack IF needed.
Glad everybody had a safe time.

Scotty, would he have 4 12v or 6 8v batteries?

Stevec3201 · 11-01-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by elee3

I have a 2003 Carryall 48 volt series cart with a factory light kit running off of a voltage reducer. I have not had it very long, and the kids want to take it trick or treating in our dirt road neighborhood. How far should they be able to go on a full charge running the lights? The batteries are 1 year old and in good condition.

Answer: On a precedent with new 12 volters, 3 hours of head/tail lights and addtional holloween lights had no noticable draw from pack!

10-30-2011, 05:21 PM	#1
elee3 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3	How long can you run lights with a full charge I have a 2003 Carryall 48 volt series cart with a factory light kit running off of a voltage reducer. I have not had it very long, and the kids want to take it trick or treating in our dirt road neighborhood. How far should they be able to go on a full charge running the lights? The batteries are 1 year old and in good condition.
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10-30-2011, 05:42 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: How long can you run lights with a full charge The 2003 CC has a 18v>12v reducer. The 12v accessories draw off of the 2 batteries under the drivers seat.

10-31-2011, 08:40 PM	#6
elee3 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3	Re: How long can you run lights with a full charge Update: The kids returned from trick or treating with 50.3 volts. I guess they traveled about 4 miles. It seems I was worried about nothing. Lee
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10-31-2011, 08:43 PM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: How long can you run lights with a full charge Better safe than sorry .... Take your meter and check the pair under the seat .... compare their 12v combined reading with the other 2 12v pair readings.... and recharge the low pr with a 12v charger prior to charging the pack IF needed. Glad everybody had a safe time.

10-31-2011, 08:49 PM	#8
Stevegrmich Medicare Recipient Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 3,541	Re: How long can you run lights with a full charge For me, this is an excellent argument for a voltage reducer/converter that utilizes the entire pack and not relying on one or two batteries to feed the light group when you have 4-6 batteries available . . . just my opinion . . . no offense intended . . .

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