Charging your cart?

Master Nyte · 08-27-2008, 03:51 PM

OK, so I read the part here about charging everytime a cart is used. . . my question is, the guys at the battery store said we should only charge when the battery gets down to about 1/2 power. . . so why the difference? I know NiCad batteries (like cell phones) should only be charged when the battery is very low, why is this not the same here?

2nd and totally unrelated question, like an idiot, I painted over my yamaha's serial number and model number (it was on a sticker right above the battery bed, and the seat typically covers it up) is there any other place to get the serial number for these dang things? it's kinda hard to learn about 'em when you can't remember what the heck they are! =D

smallblock450sl · 08-27-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Nyte

OK, so I read the part here about charging everytime a cart is used. . . my question is, the guys at the battery store said we should only charge when the battery gets down to about 1/2 power. . . so why the difference? I know NiCad batteries (like cell phones) should only be charged when the battery is very low, why is this not the same here?

2nd and totally unrelated question, like an idiot, I painted over my yamaha's serial number and model number (it was on a sticker right above the battery bed, and the seat typically covers it up) is there any other place to get the serial number for these dang things? it's kinda hard to learn about 'em when you can't remember what the heck they are! =D

Master...You can talk to 6 different guy's about batteries and will get 6 different awnsers. If you can take a picture of your car and the battery compartment (maybe even your charger) members here could help you. I agree on Nicad's..you should let them discharge, but lead acid deep cycle batteries are a different. I always recommend plugging in the charger after use. Dave

scottyb · 08-27-2008, 07:36 PM

Within reason..We aren't talking about a trip to mailbox and recharge. (unless it is 5 miles to the mailbox) The 1/2 power rule is a good marker. Few people actually know where this is. To know where this is you have to know 36 volts is empty. You have to know what voltage your batteries are at when fully charged and when they hit 1/2 power loss. You will need some testers and a meter installed on the cart. Or you can play it safe and keep them charged up so they are always on the top 1/2 of full

Master Nyte · 08-29-2008, 10:15 AM

Ok thanks :) Now. . . any ideas as to how to find the serial number again, or at least make sure we know what model (and year) the cart is?

scottyb · 08-29-2008, 03:46 PM

Laquer thinner, and a wire brush?

Master Nyte · 08-29-2008, 03:57 PM

Alas, the wire brush (already tried that) wore the numbers off the sticker. Is it posted anywhere else on the cart? (like a permanent metal imprint)

scottyb · 08-29-2008, 04:23 PM

It is a Yamaha? Someone will know...

08-27-2008, 03:51 PM	#1
Master Nyte Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15	Charging your cart? OK, so I read the part here about charging everytime a cart is used. . . my question is, the guys at the battery store said we should only charge when the battery gets down to about 1/2 power. . . so why the difference? I know NiCad batteries (like cell phones) should only be charged when the battery is very low, why is this not the same here? 2nd and totally unrelated question, like an idiot, I painted over my yamaha's serial number and model number (it was on a sticker right above the battery bed, and the seat typically covers it up) is there any other place to get the serial number for these dang things? it's kinda hard to learn about 'em when you can't remember what the heck they are! =D
Master Nyte Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15

08-27-2008, 07:36 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Charging your cart? Within reason..We aren't talking about a trip to mailbox and recharge. (unless it is 5 miles to the mailbox) The 1/2 power rule is a good marker. Few people actually know where this is. To know where this is you have to know 36 volts is empty. You have to know what voltage your batteries are at when fully charged and when they hit 1/2 power loss. You will need some testers and a meter installed on the cart. Or you can play it safe and keep them charged up so they are always on the top 1/2 of full

08-29-2008, 10:15 AM	#4
Master Nyte Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15	Re: Charging your cart? Ok thanks :) Now. . . any ideas as to how to find the serial number again, or at least make sure we know what model (and year) the cart is?
Master Nyte Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15

08-29-2008, 03:46 PM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Charging your cart? Laquer thinner, and a wire brush?

08-29-2008, 03:57 PM	#6
Master Nyte Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15	Re: Charging your cart? Alas, the wire brush (already tried that) wore the numbers off the sticker. Is it posted anywhere else on the cart? (like a permanent metal imprint)
Master Nyte Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15

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08-29-2008, 04:23 PM	#7
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