New to carts Gel battery question.

SC_BAX · 08-08-2017, 03:42 PM

So I have been reading around the forums for about two weeks about batteries. Just purchased a 2007 EZ GO that has gel batteries.
Does the factory charger have enough power to bring to batteries SOC(state of charge)?
Info:
36V
Trojan gel 6V 189 20 HR
154 5 HR
Manufacture date Feb- March 2013 per date code
Charger: Power Wise
Model 28115G04
Number of cells 18ampere hour: 245

Pack charge is 37.6 after 12 HRs
Batteries are 6.2 on the front 3 , 6.1 on the back 3.

I don't know how they were maintained.
I understand the batteries are not going to perform like new.
Thanks Bax

Venteuri · 08-08-2017, 04:16 PM

From what I read, you cant use standar charger with GEL batteries. Are you sure its GEL or are they AGM?

https://www.batterystuff.com/kb/arti...el-vs-agm.html

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...they-used.html

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/extre...iscussion.html

SC_BAX · 08-08-2017, 05:32 PM

Positive on GEL.

Caps read do not open.

Reading links.

Thanks Bax.

yamahaguy97 · 08-08-2017, 06:14 PM

yeah I think the output of the charger is different for gel, I forgot if it puts out more or less

SC_BAX · 08-08-2017, 08:30 PM

Well it seems I have the wrong charger for Gel batteries. Gel batteries have a different charger than lead-acid batteries.
I think I'm going just to run these with the factory charger until they die.

I think I got a good priced on the cart so I'm not too upset with the dealer.
All New:
14" tires and rims.
Genuine black Imitation alligator skin seats

Black extended top.
Rear seat with fold down.
Overload leaf springs.
New paint.
Gel batteries

Led lights.
Speed controller.

Time to shop for batteries!
Thanks for the info.
Bax.

kgsc · 08-09-2017, 12:27 PM

I think the DeltaQ chargers have a gel charging algorithm but they are 48 volt. A DPI might be able to but you would have to ask them. The problem is the current batteries have been being charged incorrectly so even of you got them on the correct charger they may not come back.

DaveTM · 08-09-2017, 01:48 PM

Ohhhhhhhh........Alligator seats!!! You'll be a chick maggot. I mean magnet!!

SC_BAX · 08-09-2017, 03:51 PM

kgsc:Agree with that. I'm just going to run them as they are and when I can't get an 45 min or so run time out of them, I"ll replace them with lead-acid.

DaveTM: It gets better the cart is pink

Upgrade in progress

DaveTM · 08-09-2017, 04:03 PM

Well....for sure you will be a chick magnet!! I like the looks!! Nice ride!!

cgtech · 08-09-2017, 10:01 PM

Well, they have 4 years n them now, it'll be time for new ones soon anyway.

08-08-2017, 03:42 PM	#1
SC_BAX Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Florence SC Posts: 47	New to carts Gel battery question. So I have been reading around the forums for about two weeks about batteries. Just purchased a 2007 EZ GO that has gel batteries. Does the factory charger have enough power to bring to batteries SOC(state of charge)? Info: 36V Trojan gel 6V 189 20 HR 154 5 HR Manufacture date Feb- March 2013 per date code Charger: Power Wise Model 28115G04 Number of cells 18ampere hour: 245 Pack charge is 37.6 after 12 HRs Batteries are 6.2 on the front 3 , 6.1 on the back 3. I don't know how they were maintained. I understand the batteries are not going to perform like new. Thanks Bax

08-08-2017, 04:16 PM	#2
Venteuri Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: QRO. MEX. Posts: 122	Re: New to carts Gel battery question. From what I read, you cant use standar charger with GEL batteries. Are you sure its GEL or are they AGM? https://www.batterystuff.com/kb/arti...el-vs-agm.html http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...they-used.html http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/extre...iscussion.html

08-08-2017, 05:32 PM	#3
SC_BAX Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Florence SC Posts: 47	Re: New to carts Gel battery question. Positive on GEL. Caps read do not open. Reading links. Thanks Bax.

08-08-2017, 06:14 PM	#4
yamahaguy97 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: FL Posts: 1,067	Re: New to carts Gel battery question. yeah I think the output of the charger is different for gel, I forgot if it puts out more or less

08-08-2017, 08:30 PM	#5
SC_BAX Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Florence SC Posts: 47	Re: New to carts Gel battery question. Well it seems I have the wrong charger for Gel batteries. Gel batteries have a different charger than lead-acid batteries. I think I'm going just to run these with the factory charger until they die. I think I got a good priced on the cart so I'm not too upset with the dealer. All New: 14" tires and rims. Genuine black Imitation alligator skin seats Black extended top. Rear seat with fold down. Overload leaf springs. New paint. Gel batteries Led lights. Speed controller. Time to shop for batteries! Thanks for the info. Bax.

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08-09-2017, 12:27 PM	#6
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,188	Re: New to carts Gel battery question. I think the DeltaQ chargers have a gel charging algorithm but they are 48 volt. A DPI might be able to but you would have to ask them. The problem is the current batteries have been being charged incorrectly so even of you got them on the correct charger they may not come back.

08-09-2017, 01:48 PM	#7
DaveTM Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southwestern Pa. Posts: 6,215	Re: New to carts Gel battery question. Ohhhhhhhh........Alligator seats!!! You'll be a chick maggot. I mean magnet!!

08-09-2017, 04:03 PM	#9
DaveTM Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southwestern Pa. Posts: 6,215	Re: New to carts Gel battery question. Well....for sure you will be a chick magnet!! I like the looks!! Nice ride!!

08-09-2017, 10:01 PM	#10
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: New to carts Gel battery question. Well, they have 4 years n them now, it'll be time for new ones soon anyway.

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