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08-21-2017, 09:48 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Powering accessories
As I posted in another thread we picked up a '13 EZ GO txt 48v. It come loaded pretty nice with visuals. I'm thinking about sounds and maybe Led lighting. I'm looking for general consensus on the power supply for accessories. Is it thought to be better to go with a reducer wired in, or an addition of a separate 12v deep cycle battery? Is the only downside to adding a 12v battery to power accessories the need to charge two separate systems? Thanks in advance for your help.
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08-21-2017, 09:57 PM | #2 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Powering accessories
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08-22-2017, 07:26 AM | #3 |
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Re: Powering accessories
I have an extra 12-V deep cycle that runs my headlights and winch(s). Soon I will have an LED light bar on it as well. The separate 12-V charging is really no big deal and frankly, I don't charge the 12-V after every outing. IMHO the separate 12-V is far better than drawing more run time from my cart.
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08-22-2017, 12:15 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Powering accessories
Another thing to remember is peak load. Especially important if you run high intermittent drain devices like amplifiers.
If you only run headlights/radio (no amp) then a converter is fine. I have headlights, radio, amplifier, under carriage lights and cell phone charger so I have a separate marine 12v battery. Another option is to use a regular 12v if you have less intense loads as it would weigh less. I do have cart lean, but I ride on the left (240 lbs) wife rides on right (140 lbs) so that *might* have something to do with that... :) |
08-22-2017, 12:30 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Powering accessories
I seen where some people made a longer shackle for the rear leaf spring to put on one side of the cart to fix the cart-lean.
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01-20-2018, 09:42 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jan 2018
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Re: Powering accessories
I'm having the same debate as original poster. I like the idea of an extra battery, but the Duracell golf cart battery that I have will not fit.
- Can I just get any 12v deep cycle battery and wire the accessories to this? It doesn't have to be a golf cart battery with the wells for water does it? Any recommendations? I already have a charger that I can use, so that isn't an issue. Thanks |
01-21-2018, 08:42 AM | #7 | |
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01-21-2018, 05:34 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Powering accessories
I've done this both ways. I have 2 carts, one with a converter and the other with a separate battery. Here's what I learned.
Separate battery: I tried a lawn mower battery first. The members here said it would last about a year. They were right. Then I tried a glass mat power chair type battery. No maintenance and relatively small ~ 20lbs. Lasted 5+ years. It is charged with a $30 charger from wally world that is still fine. Has a quick connect. Can also charge it through the power point. Powers lights and a small sound system. No issues. If you are going to power a winch or a very powerful sound system this is probably not enough. My other cart has a 30 amp converter. No issues here either. I can not prove to myself that this set up reduces range and I have been trying. Once installed this is a simpler way to go. But, don't go cheap. Get one that reduces from the entire pack voltage and has more capacity than you think you might need. LED lights will reduce the demands either way you go. I have not looked into Lithium for a 12v source. Might be options there. |
01-21-2018, 06:13 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Miami, FL
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Re: Powering accessories
I have a 12v lithium battery from autozone works good,lasts long and charges fast. Downside is price. With the charger it was about $300
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01-21-2018, 10:42 PM | #10 |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AZ
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Re: Powering accessories
If you are not running a winch, or a stereo amp in addition to your car stereo, get a DC converter and never look back... Like said above, don't waste money on a cheap one. I have had good luck with many DPI dc converters, and ScottyB s converters also have a great reputation..
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