Can I use a 72v solenoid on a 48v cart?

aberk · 07-25-2022, 12:24 PM

This is my first cart, so I'm sorry if this is dumb question.

I am upgrading my 2011 TXT with the Navitas 5kW AC kit. I know they recommend upgrading the solenoid, but I plan to upgrade to a 72v battery this winter and I'd hate to spend money on a solenoid that would be useless once I upgrade my battery setup.

Capt. Lenny · 07-25-2022, 02:43 PM

Best advise, check with Navitas at 844 576 2499. Best customer service anywhere! Or you can surface your question through the Facebook group Golf Carts Modified.

scottyb · 07-25-2022, 03:24 PM

Common sense answer without plugging anything

Generally contactors can handle a 20% reduction in coil voltage without a problem. 20% of 72v is 14.4v so that would be 57.6v minimum for the 72v solenoid.
So it's not a good idea. Nobody is going to recommend it.

GolfNfool · 07-25-2022, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aberk

This is my first cart, so I'm sorry if this is dumb question.

I am upgrading my 2011 TXT with the Navitas 5kW AC kit. I know they recommend upgrading the solenoid, but I plan to upgrade to a 72v battery this winter and I'd hate to spend money on a solenoid that would be useless once I upgrade my battery setup.

The solenoid I received with my kit can handle 72v. Its the orange one that everyone else runs. Im running 48v. Not mentioning the website because I dont believe they are a vendor here.

07-25-2022, 12:24 PM	#1
aberk Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 28	Can I use a 72v solenoid on a 48v cart? This is my first cart, so I'm sorry if this is dumb question. I am upgrading my 2011 TXT with the Navitas 5kW AC kit. I know they recommend upgrading the solenoid, but I plan to upgrade to a 72v battery this winter and I'd hate to spend money on a solenoid that would be useless once I upgrade my battery setup.
aberk Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 28

07-25-2022, 02:43 PM	#2
Capt. Lenny Born to be Wild Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Palm Harbor Florida Posts: 2,768	Re: Can I use a 72v solenoid on a 48v cart? Best advise, check with Navitas at 844 576 2499. Best customer service anywhere! Or you can surface your question through the Facebook group Golf Carts Modified.

07-25-2022, 03:24 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Can I use a 72v solenoid on a 48v cart? Common sense answer without plugging anything Generally contactors can handle a 20% reduction in coil voltage without a problem. 20% of 72v is 14.4v so that would be 57.6v minimum for the 72v solenoid. So it's not a good idea. Nobody is going to recommend it.

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