any ideas on fooproof battery meter

singlespeeder71

Hello all,

We have a 1994 ClubCar DS 36V. It is used by many people. I have put in 6 new batteries and a remaned controller. I stress the importance of not letting the batteries go down below 50 percent to them. ( I think thats the right percent. Please correct me if im wrong.) So, I want to install a battery meter showing how much battery is left. I have seen analog ones and digital ones. I was wondering if anyone knew of a real straight forward one where one could look at and see how much battery is left. Thanks, Erik

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beau

most inquiries lead here: http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Digita...ry_Meters.html

one of my next purchases as well.

nobogez42

If it were me, I would install one of Scottie B's digital meters. So far, mine has proven to be durable and accurate. 50% battery on a 36v is 36.31 volts. That will be difficult to determine on an analog.

scotter

Check with (one of) our BGW site sponsor, Carts Unlimited - ScottyB's. They have the answer you seek Click on the Site Sponsors tab above.

jakesnake27

Yes don't let them get below 50%, and scottyb's meter is the best!

Volt_Ampere

Too bad nobody has made a good digital meter that reads in Percent Charge Remaining. It would be easy to do with a simple processor and the standard voltage vs percent chart. You could even temperature correct it if you wanted to be anal about it.

jdunmyer

Here's the ultimate in metering for electric vehicles: http://www.jerryrig.com/convert/step11.html

It's called the Cruising Equipment eMeter; it gives you a readout of the Amp Hours removed from the battery bank. Also, it gives you a readout of the current draw and voltage of the pack.

Not real cheap, I paid well over $200.00 for the one in my travel trailer.

mutau95

Also check out that online auction site. I just purchased one there that is waterproof and measure identical to my handheld voltmeter. Cut out a small section and mounted it in my dash.

singlespeeder71

Thanks,

Went with Scotty Bs and it has worked flawless. Also , the best directions and education on battery voltage included!

NoleFan4Ever

I would say so after five (5) years.... Lol!