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02-14-2010, 10:45 PM | #21 |
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
Roger that.
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02-14-2010, 11:14 PM | #22 | |
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
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02-15-2010, 09:08 AM | #23 |
Gone Wild
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
I take really good care of my stuff. (Have too many toys: waverunners, boat, golfcart etc.) and go over and above on maintenance... I will buy better batteries next time I'm sure but am interested in what I can get out of these in the meantime.
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02-15-2010, 09:50 AM | #24 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
If DOC can get 8 yrs out of a set then everybody should be able to 4 or 5 yrs of useful life from a set?
I have seen dead sets that are only 1.5-2 yrs old. Most of them were run dry. Or let to sit in a state of discharge... The 2 most important factors in useful battery life are proper use (draw down voltage & immediate recharge) and maintenance (h2o levels & clean connections of good quality cable) Most people clean the cable ends but never realize the finite life of a cable due to the natural corrosion which occurs INSIDE the cable.... If you look at an old cable you will sometimes see they are swollen cut an end off of one of these swollen cables and you will see what I mean. |
03-07-2010, 09:45 PM | #25 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Picayune, Mississippi
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
Monthly maintenance check, no differences in the bat readings they are the same as originally posted, I did notice that batt's 3 and 4 were both low on water almost down to the plates all others were fine. Added water where needed and plugged her in. Even though the readings haven't changed the cart seems like it is a little bit sluggish compared to what it was last month. We have had some unseasonably cold weather so that may be the culprit.
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03-07-2010, 09:50 PM | #26 |
Happy Carting
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
Extreme cold or heat will tax a battery
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03-17-2010, 06:27 PM | #27 |
Gone Wild
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
Today was a good day to take some readings on the batts, wife used the cart to play golf this morning and I jumped in it and went to play as soon as she got home. The cart path on the course is 3.9 miles long add in a little for running back and forth to get to the ball say the course mileage is 4 miles it is 2 miles from my house to the course so total run mileage for 2 rounds of golf would be roughly 18 miles. ( May be a lot more wife is just learning, so there may have been a lot more ball chasing mileage lol) but for reading purpose I will say 18 miles give or take a little. All batteries read 8.1 to 8.3, pack voltage was 49.3. I am very happy with the energizers so far they seem to be holding up nicely.
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03-18-2010, 09:50 AM | #28 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
Frizbgolf - I am getting ready to install a fresh set of Intersate Workaholics in my CC shortly. Do you want me to post info here to add to your comparison? I can post info on voltage, charge time, mileage, etc. but it is still chilly here so the season won't really get into swing for about 2-3 weeks.
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03-18-2010, 01:23 PM | #29 |
Gone Wild
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Re: would like to start a battery comparison
I've got to say that most people in general don't take care of their batteries. There isn't much room for forgiveness with batteries, either. Unless you can be sure of how they were maintained before you got the cart, chances are that you won't get 8 years like I am. Remember, I bought these batts new and no one but me has done anything to them.
This is for anyone buying new batts: Use only distilled water-keep some on hand at all times-its cheap, something like .47 a gallon at Wally World. Plug in the charger after EVERY run-no exceptions. This isn't hard to do and will keep your batts fresh. Don't run accessories of your 8V batts-instead, go buy a cheapie 12V tractor batt. and run them off of that. Keep them clean-this means the connections, good & tight, and the actual cases themselves. The latter won't improve their longevity, but it just makes things nicer to look at! If possible, use 4GA fine stranded everywhere where you have cable. This isn't just the batt. connections, but the f/r switch, controller, etc. You're throwing away your money if you just use them on the batts alone. 1 last thing-if at all possible, use copper star washers and nuts on the actual batt connections. They may be difficult to find, but its worth it. Hope this helps! Doc |
03-18-2010, 01:59 PM | #30 | |
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