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Old 04-01-2009, 07:37 PM   #1
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Default 6-8 volt vs 8-6 volt

I'm converting my '94 ezgo to 48 volts and was looking for the pros and cons of using 6-8 volt batteries vesus 8-6volt batteries.From what I have read 8 batt. will give longer run time but how much? cost and weight vs bennefit? thanks for any input.
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Old 04-01-2009, 07:43 PM   #2
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Default Re: 6-8 volt vs 8-6 volt

8 volt batteries cost a little more but have less runtime when compared with a 6 volt. General rule is the more lead you have the more run time you have. I would guess about 20% more run time with 8 six volt batts.
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Old 04-01-2009, 10:06 PM   #3
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It is capacity vs space issue. Using 6 volts you have 225 Amp hours, and 8 volt you have 190 a 8.4 % difference
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Hello fm544 and Welcome to the forum.
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Default Re: 6-8 volt vs 8-6 volt

the weight and 8 of the 6 volts at $100.00 ea for trojans and 6 of the 8 volt at $115.00 ea also do you have the room... limo carts make it easy to do the 8 batt....how far do you want to drive your cart???
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Old 04-02-2009, 08:08 AM   #7
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Default Re: 6-8 volt vs 8-6 volt

It will be used for hunting and riding around in the woods so the longer run time is a plus if it is a bennefit over the extra weight.thanks for the replies. any other pros for 8 batteries over 6
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Old 04-02-2009, 08:15 AM   #8
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Default Re: 6-8 volt vs 8-6 volt

Does the cart need new batteries? If so I would go with the 8v. If not I would find 2 used batteries to add on. I don't know exactly how much extra run time you are talking about? 30% more lead mathmatically equals 30 minutes runtime? I don't know that anyone ever timed this out. 2 Batteries weigh 145 pounds ...
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Old 04-02-2009, 08:39 AM   #9
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it does need batteries,it did not have any when i bought it.so i was looking for input before buying.thanks again
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Old 04-02-2009, 08:44 AM   #10
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I don't think anyone has actually ever timed it. Don't bother using "math" to figure it out because its all gonna be different from cart to cart. I do know if I were out in the woods I would want as much run time as possible so I don't get stranded. You will definatley get more run time from 8 six volt batts. Most put them in the bagwell. If you have a cargo box or rear seat you won't even notice them. HD rear springs will be a nice add-on too.
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