Can I use these batteries?

beachcarter · 11-05-2013, 04:30 PM

Guys, I got 6 12 volt batteries that served as the battery backup for a cell tower site. They are rated at 86 amp hours, whatever that means. I would imagine they would have a greater capacity than the average golf cart battery based on the nature of what they are used for. Can I use these in a golf cart?

jakesnake27 · 11-05-2013, 05:13 PM

86 amp hours isn't much. They really need to be golf cart batteries to be useful in a cart... Got any pics of them?
Also, what cart are you putting them in?

beachcarter · 11-05-2013, 05:46 PM

I have a gas cart but have been comtemplating getting an electric cart for some time. I was thinking since these batteries were given to me I would try to find a cheap donor cart that needed batteries. Was hoping I could use all 6 of them for a total of 72 volts and build a powerhouse cart.

jakesnake27 · 11-05-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by beachcarter

I have a gas cart but have been comtemplating getting an electric cart for some time. I was thinking since these batteries were given to me I would try to find a cheap donor cart that needed batteries. Was hoping I could use all 6 of them for a total of 72 volts and build a powerhouse cart.

It depends on what type of battery they are. Marine, starting, etc...

beachcarter · 11-05-2013, 06:06 PM

Not sure. They are Marathon 12V90 batteries. Made by exide.

beachcarter · 11-05-2013, 06:12 PM

I would assume they are deep cycle batteries. They are used to power up a cell site in the event of a power outage.

jakesnake27 · 11-05-2013, 07:53 PM

Are you talkin' something like this???
http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/...AMF120090HM0FA

beachcarter · 11-05-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakesnake27

Are you talkin' something like this???
http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/...AMF120090HM0FA

That's its exactly.

jakesnake27 · 11-05-2013, 07:57 PM

Ok, I have never really seen a battery like that, but my guess is that it would not do too well in a cart. The charging system is designed to charge wet cell deep cycle batteries, not a lead acid like this one...

beachcarter · 11-05-2013, 08:02 PM

Yeah they aren't your every day battery. They are used to power cellular equipment during a power outage. Since the cellular equipment was 48 volts the thought of a golf cart immediately popped in my head. All of them show 12.6 volts on my fluke meter. Just thought they might work and since they were given to me thought I would ask. Thanks for the info.

11-05-2013, 04:30 PM	#1
beachcarter Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 441	Can I use these batteries? Guys, I got 6 12 volt batteries that served as the battery backup for a cell tower site. They are rated at 86 amp hours, whatever that means. I would imagine they would have a greater capacity than the average golf cart battery based on the nature of what they are used for. Can I use these in a golf cart?
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11-05-2013, 05:13 PM	#2
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: Can I use these batateries? 86 amp hours isn't much. They really need to be golf cart batteries to be useful in a cart... Got any pics of them? Also, what cart are you putting them in?
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11-05-2013, 05:46 PM	#3
beachcarter Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 441	Re: Can I use these batteries? I have a gas cart but have been comtemplating getting an electric cart for some time. I was thinking since these batteries were given to me I would try to find a cheap donor cart that needed batteries. Was hoping I could use all 6 of them for a total of 72 volts and build a powerhouse cart.
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beachcarter Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 441	Re: Can I use these batteries? Not sure. They are Marathon 12V90 batteries. Made by exide.
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jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: Can I use these batteries? Are you talkin' something like this??? http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/...AMF120090HM0FA
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jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: Can I use these batteries? Ok, I have never really seen a battery like that, but my guess is that it would not do too well in a cart. The charging system is designed to charge wet cell deep cycle batteries, not a lead acid like this one...
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11-05-2013, 08:02 PM	#10
beachcarter Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 441	Re: Can I use these batteries? Yeah they aren't your every day battery. They are used to power cellular equipment during a power outage. Since the cellular equipment was 48 volts the thought of a golf cart immediately popped in my head. All of them show 12.6 volts on my fluke meter. Just thought they might work and since they were given to me thought I would ask. Thanks for the info.
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