7 batteries?

Ushdogg · 12-04-2011, 08:39 PM

I just purchased a 2001 exgo cart. It has a high speed motor that came factory. I am sure this is a 36v model, but I have 7 batteries and it doesn't make any sense why there would be 7. If it matters, the cart has lights, a stereo, and roof fan. Any thoughts on the additional battery?

gornoman · 12-04-2011, 08:41 PM

Welcome to BGW!

Is the 7th battery a 6v unit or a 12v unit? How many filler caps are on it? What size are the cables that attach to it?

scottyb · 12-04-2011, 08:43 PM

If the 7th battery is a 6v battery with 3 fill holes... then you have a 42v system.

Andy4639 · 12-04-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ushdogg

I just purchased a 2001 exgo cart. It has a high speed motor that came factory. I am sure this is a 36v model, but I have 7 batteries and it doesn't make any sense why there would be 7. If it matters, the cart has lights, a stereo, and roof fan. Any thoughts on the additional battery?

Depends on the way the extra battery is installed. Is it hooked to the rest of them are is it a 12 volt for all the extra accessaries? If you use a volt meter and check the voltage on the charger plug what does it read 36 v or 42 volts?
I have seen people install another battery for a little bit of gain but the charger want keep them fully charged.
I know a stock PDS cart system will handle 1 extra battery. I personally don't see any benfit in it though.

Ushdogg · 12-04-2011, 08:58 PM

It is wired up just like all of the batteries so I guess this is a 42 volt. Here is a link to the picture:
https://picasaweb.google.com/109907116827799765236

I don't know how to post pic's in this forum yet.

If this is in fact 42 volt, what are the advantages and disadvantages? I am about to do a complete re-wire so I would like to know this before I go too far.

Thanks for all the quick responses!

gornoman · 12-04-2011, 09:04 PM

The cart is wired for 42 volts, but unless you have a 42 volt charger there is absolutely no advantage. If you are using a 36v charger on this system you are UNDERCHARGING each battery, and because of this they will not last as long as they should.

Ushdogg · 12-04-2011, 09:05 PM

So, should I pull the extra battery, to go back down to 36V?

gornoman · 12-04-2011, 09:07 PM

What charger are you using? What is the charger output rating? There should be a sticker or plaque on the unit.

scottyb · 12-04-2011, 09:09 PM

Agreed, the charger rules.

Ushdogg · 12-04-2011, 09:14 PM

Well, I will be darned. I do in fact have a 42 Volt charger. Thanks for all of your help guys!

12-04-2011, 08:39 PM	#1
Ushdogg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	7 batteries? I just purchased a 2001 exgo cart. It has a high speed motor that came factory. I am sure this is a 36v model, but I have 7 batteries and it doesn't make any sense why there would be 7. If it matters, the cart has lights, a stereo, and roof fan. Any thoughts on the additional battery?
Ushdogg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7

12-04-2011, 08:41 PM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: 7 batteries? Welcome to BGW! Is the 7th battery a 6v unit or a 12v unit? How many filler caps are on it? What size are the cables that attach to it?

12-04-2011, 08:43 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: 7 batteries? If the 7th battery is a 6v battery with 3 fill holes... then you have a 42v system.

12-04-2011, 08:58 PM	#5
Ushdogg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	Re: 7 batteries? It is wired up just like all of the batteries so I guess this is a 42 volt. Here is a link to the picture: https://picasaweb.google.com/109907116827799765236 I don't know how to post pic's in this forum yet. If this is in fact 42 volt, what are the advantages and disadvantages? I am about to do a complete re-wire so I would like to know this before I go too far. Thanks for all the quick responses!
Ushdogg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7

12-04-2011, 09:04 PM	#6
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: 7 batteries? The cart is wired for 42 volts, but unless you have a 42 volt charger there is absolutely no advantage. If you are using a 36v charger on this system you are UNDERCHARGING each battery, and because of this they will not last as long as they should.

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12-04-2011, 09:05 PM	#7
Ushdogg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	Re: 7 batteries? So, should I pull the extra battery, to go back down to 36V?
Ushdogg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7

12-04-2011, 09:07 PM	#8
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: 7 batteries? What charger are you using? What is the charger output rating? There should be a sticker or plaque on the unit.

12-04-2011, 09:09 PM	#9
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: 7 batteries? Agreed, the charger rules.

12-04-2011, 09:14 PM	#10
Ushdogg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	Re: 7 batteries? Well, I will be darned. I do in fact have a 42 Volt charger. Thanks for all of your help guys!
Ushdogg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7

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