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dougmcp · 06-21-2010, 04:42 PM

I'm surprised to hear GEL batteries are cheaper than lead acid.
True GEL cells do not charge at the same rate as a lead acid battery and if you use your regular battery charger you run the risk of cooking/killing the GEL batteries.
More modern AGM batteries are a better way to go and will charge with your charger but cost 3x what lead acid is and therefore bang for your buck is nadda.
Best run for your money in a cart is lead acid.

06-21-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: gel batteries vs. lead/acid? I'm surprised to hear GEL batteries are cheaper than lead acid. True GEL cells do not charge at the same rate as a lead acid battery and if you use your regular battery charger you run the risk of cooking/killing the GEL batteries. More modern AGM batteries are a better way to go and will charge with your charger but cost 3x what lead acid is and therefore bang for your buck is nadda. Best run for your money in a cart is lead acid.