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04-14-2011, 07:01 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2010
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New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
I see that the Club Car kit when converting 4 X 12v to 6 X 8v in the Precedents includes a new OBC. Assuming that this has to do with amp/hour differance, what would be the result of not changing the OBC. We have a couple of older carts 1997/2000 running around with 4 X 12v packs against the original 6 X 8v. They seem to charge ok but could the batteries life and performance be at risk ?
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04-14-2011, 07:05 AM | #2 |
The Last Moja Morani
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: jumping from cart to cart
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Re: New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
since the OBC controls charging i would think it has to be something in the way it reads the batts and pack............................
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05-06-2011, 11:47 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: madisonville, ky
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Re: New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
i changed my batteries 6 months ago to 8v and have had no problem
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05-06-2011, 12:53 PM | #4 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: The Villages, FL
Posts: 144
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Re: New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
This is an interesting thread to me. Last year I converted my CC DS to 8-6 volt batteries instead of 6 - 8 volt batteries. I specifically asked about the charging system post upgrade and folks here stated that the exising system does not need to be changed. That the OBC and charger were dealing with the pack as a whole and has no idea how many batteries.
The only thing mentioned was that the charge cycle could take slightly longer as the AH was now greater. Cannot seem to find that thread to verify I read correctly. |
05-06-2011, 07:00 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Panama City, FL
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Re: New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
the OBC has no way of knowing how many batteries are in a string. the actual cell count remains the same, the only difference is the configuration of cells. i can't think of any reason for needing a different OBC.
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05-07-2011, 08:20 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: South Texas
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Re: New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
I have a installation manual #103442001 with parts list and it shows same CC part number for 12 volt to 8 volt conversion ( #103446601 OBC Precedent V4.0 ) Based on that info you dont need another unit?
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05-07-2011, 08:33 AM | #7 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Suburban Chicago
Posts: 24,292
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Re: New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
Perhaps the OBC in CC's kit is the latest and greatest release number?
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05-07-2011, 08:46 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: South Texas
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Re: New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
Thats why I posted my info sourse NUMBER for him to check against what he has as there could be possible later model conversion info? The installation instructions I have seem confusing until you compare part numbers for 8 volt and for 12 volt batterys and find lots are the same.
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05-07-2011, 01:58 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Re: New OBC when going from 12v to 8v packs
Many tks for the info and contribution from all concerned.I think its a case of letting sleeping dogs lie. Don't fix whats not broken
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