Need new batteries

outback · 09-02-2008, 06:07 PM

Cart mods are coming along just fine with everyones help, thanks!

I had a problem this weekend though..., seems my battery tray didn't have tie-downs or loc-blocks to hold them in place, and a couple of speed bumps caught me by suprise..., causing batteries to jump out of their tray, two of which now have leaks. Bummer.

Anyway..., where would be a good place to compare and buy batteries, locally or online? Since I'm upgrading to 48-72 volts I'd like to compare 6-8-12v specs and prices. Can't seem to find these at SAM's online anymore (Powerfast GC2). Any assistance is welcomed.

buckmanmike · 09-03-2008, 04:45 PM

I recently puchased batteries at Sam's. The 6v were $66 each and 8v were $77 each. Sams doesn't sell 12v GC batteries(not in area anyway).

gornoman · 09-03-2008, 05:45 PM

You will not be able to purchase batteries online for 2 reasons:

Shipping costs make it too expensive
Regular carriers will not transport corrosives

You can research prices all you want, but you're gonna need to go get them in the end.

outback · 09-03-2008, 09:17 PM

I have the Sam's Interstate 6v's, had them for about three years, and the only thing I didn't like about them is they were always thirsty..., I always seemed to be adding water.

I'd really like to run 2 sets of 3-12v to make charging easier. A little concerned about what 72v will do to that stock motor. We don't run it hard, but I don't want to be smeeling hot wires and smoke all the time either.

BTW, any idea how they determine current delivered to the controller from battery packs?

09-02-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
outback Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 142	Need new batteries Cart mods are coming along just fine with everyones help, thanks! I had a problem this weekend though..., seems my battery tray didn't have tie-downs or loc-blocks to hold them in place, and a couple of speed bumps caught me by suprise..., causing batteries to jump out of their tray, two of which now have leaks. Bummer. Anyway..., where would be a good place to compare and buy batteries, locally or online? Since I'm upgrading to 48-72 volts I'd like to compare 6-8-12v specs and prices. Can't seem to find these at SAM's online anymore (Powerfast GC2). Any assistance is welcomed.

09-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#2
buckmanmike Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Snellville, Ga. Posts: 1,304	Re: Need new batteries I recently puchased batteries at Sam's. The 6v were $66 each and 8v were $77 each. Sams doesn't sell 12v GC batteries(not in area anyway).

09-03-2008, 05:45 PM	#3
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,290	Re: Need new batteries You will not be able to purchase batteries online for 2 reasons: Shipping costs make it too expensive Regular carriers will not transport corrosives You can research prices all you want, but you're gonna need to go get them in the end.

09-03-2008, 09:17 PM	#4
outback Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 142	Re: Need new batteries I have the Sam's Interstate 6v's, had them for about three years, and the only thing I didn't like about them is they were always thirsty..., I always seemed to be adding water. I'd really like to run 2 sets of 3-12v to make charging easier. A little concerned about what 72v will do to that stock motor. We don't run it hard, but I don't want to be smeeling hot wires and smoke all the time either. BTW, any idea how they determine current delivered to the controller from battery packs?

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