|
Electric EZGO Electric EZ GO Marathon, Medalist, TXT and RXV. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
09-11-2009, 12:17 PM | #1 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 145
|
Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
Ok, so while looking for a good used battery to get my cart running I stopped by a small cart repair shop that sells parts. The owner told me he has some decent 6v batteries that will get me by. (yes I plan on six new Trojans in the near future, just not now). He told me that a better option would be adding an 8v instead. Said I'd get better performance over six used 6v.
I can see how I'd getting a little better speed and maybe a little more run time. But is this safe for my carts overall health? I'm worried about motor, controller and stuff like that. Thanks. |
Today | |
Sponsored Links
__________________
This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum |
|
09-11-2009, 12:21 PM | #2 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Suburban Chicago
Posts: 24,284
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
Stick with the 6v cells, and find a new shop. Eventually the 2v boost will disappear as your charger is gonna bring the pack up to 36v, and only 36v, because that's what it's designed to do.
|
09-11-2009, 12:22 PM | #3 |
nimda
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 13,022
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
Not a good idea to mix batteries like that. Find another shop too.
|
09-11-2009, 12:29 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth)
Posts: 7,077
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
|
|
|
09-11-2009, 12:29 PM | #5 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 145
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
That was the other part I didn't understand. Figured my charger could only give me a 36v charge. He also mentioned the best 6v he had was reading 6.2 or 6.3. Said his used 8v would be a better choice if I couldn't get new ones right away. Wish I didn't have this huge IRS bill, I'd just go buy me a whole new cart like I had planned. Sucks to be broke, even temporarily.
|
09-11-2009, 12:30 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth)
Posts: 7,077
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
Doesn't sound like you need a new cart. You just need new batteries, AND another shop for mechanical questions / repairs...
|
|
|
09-11-2009, 12:39 PM | #7 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 145
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
Oh no, my cart is great but I had planned on a gasser for camping trips to the beach. I like how my fnl doesn't have to worry about charging when he's miles from camp. I hadn't planned on batteries yet since I had been keeping up with mine and they were in great shape ( or so I thought). This just comes at a bad time. I can't afford new ones right now and didn't realize how much use we got out of it till now. I just need to get her going till I can buy the new ones.
As for the shop, this is the first dealings I've had with them. I do everything myself from just reading this forum. I was leary of his suggestion and knew I could find the right answer here. |
09-11-2009, 12:41 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth)
Posts: 7,077
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
|
|
|
09-11-2009, 12:56 PM | #9 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Suburban Chicago
Posts: 24,284
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
X2!
|
09-11-2009, 12:58 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth)
Posts: 7,077
|
Re: Add one 8 volt to a 36 volt system?
X Infinity
(did I win) |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
36 volt system | Electric Club Car | |||
72volts on 36 volt system | Electric EZGO | |||
38 volt system | Electric EZGO | |||
Converting over to 48 volt system??? | Electric EZGO | |||
36 volt system battery question | Electric EZGO |