36 to 48 volt upgrade

LongbeardExpress · 03-23-2009, 07:44 PM

Whatkind of addtional run time could I get out of my 97 TXT if I upgraded to the 8 volt batteries or if I upgraded by adding two additional 6 volt batteries. Any input would be greatly appreciated. My cart specifics are in my signature.

gornoman · 03-23-2009, 07:50 PM

Going to 48v using 8v batteries should be about even compared to your old 36v pack. Using 6v batteries I would expect about a 25% increase in runtime because you are carrying more lead.

LongbeardExpress · 03-23-2009, 08:04 PM

That was my sneaking suspicion but I wasnt sure. Thanks Gorno.

scottyb · 03-23-2009, 08:07 PM

unfortunately.... I think you will need a new 48v controller because Logisystems doesn't make a 36-48v unit

LongbeardExpress · 03-23-2009, 08:39 PM

MMMMMMMm Well that upgrade is for the distant future so I will keep that in mind. Maybe next time I need batteries. I will also have to put a new solenoid on correct? I plan on getting a motor that willrun on both when I upgrade it. Is there anything else that will have to be changed?

scottyb · 03-23-2009, 09:21 PM

Your original motor will handle the extra voltage ...... you will need a new solenoid and controller.....cables should new 4 ga. welders type cable

bokeasmowl · 03-23-2009, 09:29 PM

scottyb, what kind of front end is that on that ezgo in your avatar? thats NEXT on the wish list. got pics of mine coming soon but that a-arm set up is sweet

scottyb · 03-23-2009, 10:21 PM

The debate is still open ...... Sweet or Sic ? Todays avatar is a Stretch Plastics Long Travel on top of a Jake's spindle lift......Ezgo Txt.

03-23-2009, 07:44 PM	#1
LongbeardExpress Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 140	36 to 48 volt upgrade Whatkind of addtional run time could I get out of my 97 TXT if I upgraded to the 8 volt batteries or if I upgraded by adding two additional 6 volt batteries. Any input would be greatly appreciated. My cart specifics are in my signature.

03-23-2009, 07:50 PM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: 36 to 48 volt upgrade Going to 48v using 8v batteries should be about even compared to your old 36v pack. Using 6v batteries I would expect about a 25% increase in runtime because you are carrying more lead.

03-23-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
LongbeardExpress Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 140	Re: 36 to 48 volt upgrade That was my sneaking suspicion but I wasnt sure. Thanks Gorno.

03-23-2009, 08:07 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: 36 to 48 volt upgrade unfortunately.... I think you will need a new 48v controller because Logisystems doesn't make a 36-48v unit

03-23-2009, 08:39 PM	#5
LongbeardExpress Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 140	Re: 36 to 48 volt upgrade MMMMMMMm Well that upgrade is for the distant future so I will keep that in mind. Maybe next time I need batteries. I will also have to put a new solenoid on correct? I plan on getting a motor that willrun on both when I upgrade it. Is there anything else that will have to be changed?

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03-23-2009, 09:21 PM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: 36 to 48 volt upgrade Your original motor will handle the extra voltage ...... you will need a new solenoid and controller.....cables should new 4 ga. welders type cable

03-23-2009, 09:29 PM	#7
bokeasmowl friends call me Boke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Smithfield, North Carolina Posts: 7,772	Re: 36 to 48 volt upgrade scottyb, what kind of front end is that on that ezgo in your avatar? thats NEXT on the wish list. got pics of mine coming soon but that a-arm set up is sweet

03-23-2009, 10:21 PM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: 36 to 48 volt upgrade The debate is still open ...... Sweet or Sic ? Todays avatar is a Stretch Plastics Long Travel on top of a Jake's spindle lift......Ezgo Txt.

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