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02-14-2010, 10:12 AM | #1 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NE Texas
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Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
Hey guys, I have an 06 EZGO PDS, and want to hook up a 12 volt plug so I can use my Iphone GPS app while playing golf. I bought my cart from Mike at Mike's Motor Toys(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF ANYONE IN THE MARKET FOR A CART!) and Mike showed me how to get 12 volts using 2 batteries.
I wouldn't think that just using the cell phone charger would cause more wear on those 2 batteries, but I may also install lights for night golf tournaments. I was thinking that I could put a 12V deep cycle battery under the seat, and use a cheap charger every week or so to keep it up. Think this would be cheaper than going the converter route, and would not cause any additional strain on the battery pack. Anyone else do this already, and if so, what type of battery did you use? Marine, wheel chair, or any other type? Thanks in advance. P.S. Mike, I know you will probably see this! Cart is running great! |
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02-14-2010, 10:23 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth)
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Re: Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
You can add a battery in the area under the drivers seat, OR hook to two batteries as I showed you, OR get a voltage reducer and get 12 volts from the entire pack (recommended)...
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02-14-2010, 10:31 AM | #3 |
ZONE FREE ZONE
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: lauderdale by the sea
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Re: Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
converter is cheaper than a batt and charger. and better for you!
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02-14-2010, 10:55 AM | #4 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NE Texas
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Re: Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
Thanks Mike and Pansser!
This forum is the best thing I have found on the internet. People sharing their knowledge and doing it in a friendly way! Thanks again guys. |
02-14-2010, 11:04 AM | #5 |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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02-14-2010, 11:50 AM | #6 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Suburban Chicago
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Re: Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
Bricks, I have been tapping 12v from my battery pack for years with no ill effects. Folks will tell you I am a bit anal about my battery maintenance. They are correct, LOL. I run lights, stereo, and neon from the pack. My cart is used every weekend from April thru October in a campground setting. If you are running a power amp on your stereo I would recommend a seperate 12v Deep Cycle battery and 12v automotive charger.
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02-14-2010, 12:01 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Gastonia NC
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Re: Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
12 volt converter is the way to go.... battery tapping is fine also but when the battery pack starts to get weak and you hit the accelerator the radio will go off and back on ...the lights will get dim quicker..
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02-14-2010, 01:17 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Colorado
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Re: Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
I'm using a separate marine battery and automotive charger from wally world. Picked it all up for about $90.
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02-14-2010, 01:22 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Roseville, CA
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Re: Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
Stock EZGO carts with light packages don't use anything but a battery tap.
I'm with gornoman on this one, tap the battery pack and call it good, IMO, anything else is overkill and a waste of money. |
02-14-2010, 02:04 PM | #10 |
ZONE FREE ZONE
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: lauderdale by the sea
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Re: Best way to get 12 volts for accessories?
my limo has a converter from the factory
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