affordable aftermarket charger, buy or not?

newbie2gonewild · 11-03-2012, 08:19 AM

I have a 1997 TXT. Has anyone heard about the Stanley GBCPRO that will charge 6 to 48 volts carts? I need a new charger and can't really afford the huge price right now. It received excellent reviews on the sellers website.

Taykol · 11-03-2012, 08:27 AM

9 pages ready for you.
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newbie2gonewild · 11-03-2012, 08:47 AM

I guess I will give it a try. I am afaraid it won't shut off and fry my batteries!

scottyb · 11-03-2012, 08:53 AM

I would be scared to trust 700.00 worth of batteries to 'the cheapest' charger but, some people do.

If you get it monitor the charge until you are sure it is charging in an algorithm that meets Trojan (or whatever batteries you have) needs. A good GC charger like the DPI has many algorithms for different batteries.

There are sometimes used chargers available. Good Lester and Textron units.
Check the sale section or post a wanted ad.

hope this helps.

newbie2gonewild · 11-03-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

I would be scared to trust 700.00 worth of batteries to 'the cheapest' charger but, some people do.

If you get it monitor the charge until you are sure it is charging in an algorithm that meets Trojan (or whatever batteries you have) needs. A good GC charger like the DPI has many algorithms for different batteries.

There are sometimes used chargers available. Good Lester and Textron units.
Check the sale section or post a wanted ad.

hope this helps.

Thanks Scottyb

newbie2gonewild · 11-03-2012, 04:05 PM

So I bought it and what do you know, my 36 volt pack now reads 50 volts. The thing just kept charging and wouldn't shut off.

Rickochet · 11-03-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie2gonewild

So I bought it and what do you know, my 36 volt pack now reads 50 volts. The thing just kept charging and wouldn't shut off.

I don't recall anyone else having this issue. Keep us posted.

newbie2gonewild · 11-03-2012, 05:54 PM

Went to Sam's and they gave me a full refund and promised to replace my batteries if there is any damage to them. How will I know if they are damaged or not?

Rickochet · 11-03-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie2gonewild

Went to Sam's and they gave me a full refund and promised to replace my batteries if there is any damage to them. How will I know if they are damaged or not?

What is the pack voltage after resting a few hours?

newbie2gonewild · 11-03-2012, 07:45 PM

I tested them 30 minutes after charging and it was 52, after 60 it was 50, after 5 hours they were fluxuating between 50 and 46

11-03-2012, 08:19 AM	#1
newbie2gonewild Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 171	affordable aftermarket charger, buy or not? I have a 1997 TXT. Has anyone heard about the Stanley GBCPRO that will charge 6 to 48 volts carts? I need a new charger and can't really afford the huge price right now. It received excellent reviews on the sellers website.

11-03-2012, 08:27 AM	#2
Taykol Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Homestead Florida Posts: 80	Re: affordable aftermarket charger, buy or not? 9 pages ready for you. http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...y-charger.html

11-03-2012, 08:47 AM	#3
newbie2gonewild Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 171	Re: affordable aftermarket charger, buy or not? I guess I will give it a try. I am afaraid it won't shut off and fry my batteries!

11-03-2012, 08:53 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: affordable aftermarket charger, buy or not? I would be scared to trust 700.00 worth of batteries to 'the cheapest' charger but, some people do. If you get it monitor the charge until you are sure it is charging in an algorithm that meets Trojan (or whatever batteries you have) needs. A good GC charger like the DPI has many algorithms for different batteries. There are sometimes used chargers available. Good Lester and Textron units. Check the sale section or post a wanted ad. hope this helps.

11-03-2012, 04:05 PM	#6
newbie2gonewild Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 171	Re: affordable aftermarket charger, buy or not? So I bought it and what do you know, my 36 volt pack now reads 50 volts. The thing just kept charging and wouldn't shut off.

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11-03-2012, 05:54 PM	#8
newbie2gonewild Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 171	Re: affordable aftermarket charger, buy or not? Went to Sam's and they gave me a full refund and promised to replace my batteries if there is any damage to them. How will I know if they are damaged or not?

11-03-2012, 07:45 PM	#10
newbie2gonewild Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 171	Re: affordable aftermarket charger, buy or not? I tested them 30 minutes after charging and it was 52, after 60 it was 50, after 5 hours they were fluxuating between 50 and 46

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