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10-06-2010, 07:36 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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36 to 42 volt
2006 PDS cart not lifted, what would happen if I wired a 7th battery in series with the others to get 42 volts? It would seem that I would have a bit more pep but can the controller and motor ect handle the extra voltage? I guess if this worked real well lots of people would be doing it.
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10-06-2010, 07:43 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
Would you not need a solenoid to match ? I have not seen any 42v solenoids. maybe some else has. there is a post on guys using a 12v battery to give a boost when needed. this was wired separately from the pack and had its own 12v solenoid and switch. I am planning on going up to 48v.
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10-06-2010, 07:46 PM | #3 |
steeplejack x
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
You'll probably fry the controller and maybe the motor along with it. Controllers are voltage specific as rated.
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10-06-2010, 08:07 PM | #4 |
Happy Carting
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
I see some 42 volt carts here they all use 48 volt solenoids and controllers.... I think it is a waste not to go to 48v at that point what's one more battery
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10-06-2010, 08:12 PM | #5 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
You cannot charge a 42v pack with a 36v charger.
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10-06-2010, 08:15 PM | #6 |
Happy Carting
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
Lester makes a 42v charger and so does PDC (or something like that) They are pricey..... I have driven some 25mph 42v carts
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10-06-2010, 08:56 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Roseville, CA
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
Until last week I had a 42v Western, 22mph, 400a 36/48v Curtis 1205 controller, 36v solenoid, 36v SOC meter, 7 Trojan T-105's.
Wiring these up for 42v is a piece of cake and you don't lose your bag well. I have a Lester ll 42v charger for sale, where are you located? Probably can't ship these too far, the freight $$ would probably kill the deal. Scotty, anybody down there need a charger? |
10-06-2010, 10:03 PM | #8 |
Happy Carting
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
Nooooooo ........ whuddya do? Add a battery or sell the cart?
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10-06-2010, 10:19 PM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
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I've got a ton of Western 42v carts in my area, I guess I'll see who needs a charger. Thanks Scot. |
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09-17-2012, 10:55 PM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: 36 to 42 volt
Do you still have the 42 volt charger for sale?
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