just got this charger

[teamkillzone]

when i bought my buggy i had 3 deep cycle batteries in it.. they didnt last long on a charge so i installed 6 golf cart batteries in it and i been looking for a charger for a while,

its a 36v buggy just making sure this is the right one

[scottyb]

That works!

[GreshamCA]

That's what I have but it's painted John Deere green.

[teamkillzone]

Cool, so I just turn the dial to how many hours I want it to charge correct...

How long should I be charging?

[teamkillzone]

ok so i had this charger hooked up last night.. i didnt know how long to charge it so i put it on 6 hrs.. took the buggy for a ride this morning before i left for work and it climbed a hill pretty decent but voltage dropped to like 29v while under a load.. is that normal? when not under load on flat or downhill its about 36-38v

[rib33024]

I have the same charger, I plug in the charger to electric outlet, plug it in to the cart, and turn the dial to -- ( start ) and let it do it's job it will shut off in about 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 hours on it own, it can take up to 14 to 16 hours depending on how low your batteries are, never stop the charger, let it go untill it stops by it's self. make sure all the batteries have distilled water in them, about a half inch above the plates

[rabbitreborn]

Originally Posted by teamkillzone

ok so i had this charger hooked up last night.. i didnt know how long to charge it so i put it on 6 hrs.. took the buggy for a ride this morning before i left for work and it climbed a hill pretty decent but voltage dropped to like 29v while under a load.. is that normal? when not under load on flat or downhill its about 36-38v

do the same hill test, but put the meter on 1 battery at a time..... sounds like at least 1 or 2 are bad in the pack.

As for the charger, put it on 11 hours, if the cart needs less charge time, the relay will shut off voltage to the transformer when the pack is fully charged.

[teamkillzone]

Originally Posted by rabbitreborn

do the same hill test, but put the meter on 1 battery at a time..... sounds like at least 1 or 2 are bad in the pack.

As for the charger, put it on 11 hours, if the cart needs less charge time, the relay will shut off voltage to the transformer when the pack is fully charged.

o ok good to know.. thanks

and also, the batteries are brand new..

[scottyb]

New batteries are not 100% until they are broken in.... 29 is too low.... set the charger for max and let it go... drive a little and repeat.....they should get stronger over then next 20 charge cycles

[teamkillzone]

Originally Posted by scottyb

New batteries are not 100% until they are broken in.... 29 is too low.... set the charger for max and let it go... drive a little and repeat.....they should get stronger over then next 20 charge cycles

o wow.. 20 charge cycles.. gez.. i didnt know that.. lol ok ill set the charger on 12 and let it go after i take it for a nice ride today.. climbing a few grades will drain it down a good bit i think..