Upgrade questions

Boilermaker57201 · 04-03-2018, 06:56 PM

I have an ezgo txt dcs that I upgraded to an alltrax xct 400amp controller. I thought about upgrading to 48 volt because the controller is good for 36-48volts. Other than my current 36volt battery meter is there anything else that I need to worry about?

Sir Nuke · 04-03-2018, 07:07 PM

when you upgraded your controller.....what solenoid did you get? and what size cables are you running?

mgray70 · 04-03-2018, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Boilermaker57201

I have an ezgo txt dcs that I upgraded to an alltrax xct 400amp controller. I thought about upgrading to 48 volt because the controller is good for 36-48volts. Other than my current 36volt battery meter is there anything else that I need to worry about?

You will need a solenoid capable of 48 volts, and a charger for 48 volts.

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JohnnieB · 04-04-2018, 11:21 AM

Also, if you are going from a 6 x 6V 36V pack to a 6 x 8V 48V pack, you'll need longer cables within the battery pack. (Both posts are on the same side of 8V batteries.)

Boilermaker57201 · 04-04-2018, 05:12 PM

Pretty sure I can fit two more 6volts next to the other batteries but I did notice the upgrade from my 3bank on board marine charger to a 4bank is fairly expensive. I am good on the cables and I guess I need the super duty solenoid.

mgray70 · 04-04-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Boilermaker57201

Pretty sure I can fit two more 6volts next to the other batteries but I did notice the upgrade from my 3bank on board marine charger to a 4bank is fairly expensive. I am good on the cables and I guess I need the super duty solenoid.

Before you spend a lot of money on a low amp 4 bank charger that is not designed for golf cart batteries, go ahead and get a DPI charger and do it right. Your batteries and wallet will thank you later.

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Boilermaker57201 · 04-04-2018, 07:07 PM

I am a huge fan of my on board charger, do you have a link that I can check the charger your taking about?

scottyb · 04-04-2018, 07:30 PM

Golf Cart Batteries are unique. They are the only lead acid battery that can feed a 300 amp draw and laugh about it. Their recharging needs are unique also. They recharge in a 3-5 stage algorithm. The fist stage is the bulk replenishment where 80% of the charge capacity is replenished. The proper rate for the bulk charge is 10% of capacity or 18-20 amps for most Golf Cart batteries. If the amperage is too low the batteries will not release the gasses so commonly referred to as 'boiling'. This boiling moves the heavy elements off the bottom of the cells and keeps the batteries healthy. Without this action the cells stagnate and the batteries die prematurely. Use only Golf Cart chargers - not marine or solar.

mgray70 · 04-04-2018, 08:57 PM

http://www.cartsunlimited.net/chargers-36-48v.html

What Scotty said!

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04-03-2018, 06:56 PM	#1
Boilermaker57201 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 67	Upgrade questions I have an ezgo txt dcs that I upgraded to an alltrax xct 400amp controller. I thought about upgrading to 48 volt because the controller is good for 36-48volts. Other than my current 36volt battery meter is there anything else that I need to worry about?

04-03-2018, 07:07 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,980	Re: Upgrade questions when you upgraded your controller.....what solenoid did you get? and what size cables are you running?

04-04-2018, 11:21 AM	#4
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: Upgrade questions Also, if you are going from a 6 x 6V 36V pack to a 6 x 8V 48V pack, you'll need longer cables within the battery pack. (Both posts are on the same side of 8V batteries.)

04-04-2018, 05:12 PM	#5
Boilermaker57201 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 67	Re: Upgrade questions Pretty sure I can fit two more 6volts next to the other batteries but I did notice the upgrade from my 3bank on board marine charger to a 4bank is fairly expensive. I am good on the cables and I guess I need the super duty solenoid.

04-04-2018, 07:07 PM	#7
Boilermaker57201 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 67	Re: Upgrade questions I am a huge fan of my on board charger, do you have a link that I can check the charger your taking about?

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04-04-2018, 07:30 PM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: Upgrade questions Golf Cart Batteries are unique. They are the only lead acid battery that can feed a 300 amp draw and laugh about it. Their recharging needs are unique also. They recharge in a 3-5 stage algorithm. The fist stage is the bulk replenishment where 80% of the charge capacity is replenished. The proper rate for the bulk charge is 10% of capacity or 18-20 amps for most Golf Cart batteries. If the amperage is too low the batteries will not release the gasses so commonly referred to as 'boiling'. This boiling moves the heavy elements off the bottom of the cells and keeps the batteries healthy. Without this action the cells stagnate and the batteries die prematurely. Use only Golf Cart chargers - not marine or solar.

04-04-2018, 08:57 PM	#9
mgray70 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Deep Run, NC Posts: 2,544	Re: Upgrade questions http://www.cartsunlimited.net/chargers-36-48v.html What Scotty said! Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

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