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jcourtney986 · 07-05-2009, 05:50 PM

I have Champion CPGC-110 batteries with a date of 5/06. I purchased a multimeter and get the following readings fully charged at rest.

Total charge: 39.2
Per battery: 5.43, 5.12, 5.24, 5.05, 5.20, 5.19

Then I drove it for about 4 miles and got the following at rest.

Total charge: 37.5
Per battery: 4.96, 5.91, 6.15, 4.82, 6.02, 4.98

Yes, the readings are in the same order so I'm not sure why some were higher the second time. No, I don't quite know how to do a load test, but I was told you get could pull it up to a wall and just give it a little gas and test again. I was also told that if I'm not getting 6+ at rest, then I need new bats.

Other fun facts: the cart is a rebuilt 2003 PDS with lift and I just installed a DCX 400 controller. And no, the batteries didn't last any longer pre-controller, but they seem to go even faster now.

And for the grand finale, what is your top pick for power? I'm still looking for a little more torque and speed. Life is not as important as I'm sure I'll be bored with it before they run out.

07-05-2009, 05:50 PM	#1
jcourtney986 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 35	Do I need new batteries? I have Champion CPGC-110 batteries with a date of 5/06. I purchased a multimeter and get the following readings fully charged at rest. Total charge: 39.2 Per battery: 5.43, 5.12, 5.24, 5.05, 5.20, 5.19 Then I drove it for about 4 miles and got the following at rest. Total charge: 37.5 Per battery: 4.96, 5.91, 6.15, 4.82, 6.02, 4.98 Yes, the readings are in the same order so I'm not sure why some were higher the second time. No, I don't quite know how to do a load test, but I was told you get could pull it up to a wall and just give it a little gas and test again. I was also told that if I'm not getting 6+ at rest, then I need new bats. Other fun facts: the cart is a rebuilt 2003 PDS with lift and I just installed a DCX 400 controller. And no, the batteries didn't last any longer pre-controller, but they seem to go even faster now. And for the grand finale, what is your top pick for power? I'm still looking for a little more torque and speed. Life is not as important as I'm sure I'll be bored with it before they run out.