36 to 48 volt

huntingcart2393 · 01-19-2020, 09:03 AM

Currently have 6 6 volt batteries. There are about 4 years old. My plan was to wait until I need new batteries to upgrade to 48 volt. I was curious is I could add in two more 6 volts right now. I’ve heard that it’s a bad idea to add in new batteries to a battery pack but I was wondering if I could maybe buy two reconditioned 6 volts and it work fine. Thanks

S-N-R Customs · 01-19-2020, 09:09 AM

I could be wrong... but I believe your biggest problem is that you’ll have to upgrade the controller.

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NoleFan4Ever · 01-19-2020, 09:12 AM

Yeah, not sure if this is a resistor cart or a controller cart, but mixing batteries are always discouraged, but if you are just throwing 2 older ones in there to see how it works, go ahead. As previously mentioned, there are generally more part that do not last long on 48v.

huntingcart2393 · 01-19-2020, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by S-N-R Customs

I could be wrong... but I believe your biggest problem is that you’ll have to upgrade the controller.

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I’m currently upgraded everything to a 48 volt cart. I was just going to run everything on 36 volts until I need new batteries. But I might be able to pick up two cheap used 6 volts

scottyb · 01-19-2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by huntingcart2393

I’m currently upgraded everything to a 48 volt cart. I was just going to run everything on 36 volts until I need new batteries. But I might be able to pick up two cheap used 6 volts

Nothing wrong with this if the controller and solenoid are 48v compatible. Get 2 long (32-36") cables and connect them into the middle of the pack

huntingcart2393 · 01-19-2020, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Nothing wrong with this if the controller and solenoid are 48v compatible. Get 2 long (32-36") cables and connect them into the middle of the pack

Most folks just put the extra ones in the bag well in the rear correct?

handtools · 01-20-2020, 08:16 AM

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Most folks just put the extra ones in the bag well in the rear correct?

That's where mine are in my Medalist.

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01-19-2020, 09:03 AM	#1
huntingcart2393 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: AL Posts: 152	36 to 48 volt Currently have 6 6 volt batteries. There are about 4 years old. My plan was to wait until I need new batteries to upgrade to 48 volt. I was curious is I could add in two more 6 volts right now. I’ve heard that it’s a bad idea to add in new batteries to a battery pack but I was wondering if I could maybe buy two reconditioned 6 volts and it work fine. Thanks

01-19-2020, 09:09 AM	#2
S-N-R Customs Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 369	Re: 36 to 48 volt I could be wrong... but I believe your biggest problem is that you’ll have to upgrade the controller. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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01-19-2020, 09:12 AM	#3
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: 36 to 48 volt Yeah, not sure if this is a resistor cart or a controller cart, but mixing batteries are always discouraged, but if you are just throwing 2 older ones in there to see how it works, go ahead. As previously mentioned, there are generally more part that do not last long on 48v.

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