Battery question for the experts

mikkeeh · 05-10-2012, 10:15 AM

I am new to carts. Recently purchased a Yamaha G22. Batteries were older, at full charge showed 51.0. All batteries were within .1v of each other. Two laps around the yard and voltage went to 50.2. 2 more laps, to 50.0. (Approx 400yds per lap.) When hooked up to the charger the 80% light didnt come on for a while. I replaced the batteries.......same issue. Should batteries draw down this fast?????? I havent really taken the cart for an extended run, but this seems like excessive battery drain to me. Any thoughts appreciated!

sonicj · 05-10-2012, 03:30 PM

normal. all lead acid batteries dip in voltage when initially put on a load. this will likely be less noticeable as the batteries start to break in.
-sj

Andy4639 · 05-10-2012, 05:45 PM

Yes the first 8-10 cycles the batteries will act as though they are older batteries once they mature they will hold a longer deeper charge.
Just make sure you let the charger fully charge them whenever possible and don't disconnect it for a short ride always let it fully charge if possible.

mikkeeh · 05-10-2012, 05:48 PM

Thx for the info!

05-10-2012, 10:15 AM	#1
mikkeeh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 49	Battery question for the experts I am new to carts. Recently purchased a Yamaha G22. Batteries were older, at full charge showed 51.0. All batteries were within .1v of each other. Two laps around the yard and voltage went to 50.2. 2 more laps, to 50.0. (Approx 400yds per lap.) When hooked up to the charger the 80% light didnt come on for a while. I replaced the batteries.......same issue. Should batteries draw down this fast?????? I havent really taken the cart for an extended run, but this seems like excessive battery drain to me. Any thoughts appreciated!
mikkeeh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 49

05-10-2012, 03:30 PM	#2
sonicj Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,408	Re: Battery question for the experts normal. all lead acid batteries dip in voltage when initially put on a load. this will likely be less noticeable as the batteries start to break in. -sj

05-10-2012, 05:45 PM	#3
Andy4639 48/400/Alltrax HS motor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC Posts: 6,190	Re: Battery question for the experts Yes the first 8-10 cycles the batteries will act as though they are older batteries once they mature they will hold a longer deeper charge. Just make sure you let the charger fully charge them whenever possible and don't disconnect it for a short ride always let it fully charge if possible.

05-10-2012, 05:48 PM	#4
mikkeeh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 49	Re: Battery question for the experts Thx for the info!
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