07-18-2019, 10:00 AM | #11 |
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How old are those batteries, and how are they being tested by the battery store? If they are not doing a load test they are not doing a proper evaluation of those batteries. After a 20 minute ride they should not be looking like the voltages you posted as the one under 8 volts is considered dead, one is still showing 100 percent charge and overall your 48.5 volts is dismal. I've got a 5 year old battery pack that still shows upwards of 51 volts after a spirited 2 mile round trip... Use this chart to help you figure out what's up...
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07-18-2019, 10:17 AM | #12 |
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Re: Batteries!
I recently replaced my Costco Interstate batteries with US Batteries US 8VHATB XC2
20 Hour Rate: 205 Minutes of Discharge @ 56 Amps: 164 Minutes of Discharge @ 25 Amps: 435 Could not be happier. |
07-18-2019, 10:57 AM | #13 |
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4 of them are about 2 years old. 2 where replaced last year under warranty. I’ve been back and forth with these batteries. Think I’m gonna get some real batteries and be done. They said they load tested them but who knows. For 99 bucks each I believe they are just crap. I’ve had the voltage go down to 46. I checked each cell last night and 2 of the batteries are not up to par.
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07-18-2019, 05:02 PM | #14 | |
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Its a shame to have paid well over 6 hundred dollars for batteries only to be forced into replacing them a mere 2 years later. Shop around for top tier batteries such as Crown, Deka, East Penn or Trojans and be cautious of house brand as well as 2nds or blems even if they are said to be from a top tier manufacturer... While my 5 plus year Crowns are not the battery they once were as they do suffer from voltage drop under heavy use in the hills of our hood they sure don't give out after 20 minutes of use... |
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07-18-2019, 08:20 PM | #15 |
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agree batteries are near end of life.
Mixing batteries are not recommended as most chargers won’t charge them equally. May want to look at replacing with highest capacity batteries you can. Personally got 6 years out of Trojans and this year replaced them with U S batteries since they had equal,slightly better then Trojans in same size. Either way us known preferred brands based on forum recommendations. Search Battery comparison chart by Johnie b he has done much batterie research and very knowledgeable Battery brand,capacity, and care are what keep electric carts alive 😊 |
07-18-2019, 10:31 PM | #16 |
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Sorry, the cut-rate batteries just never make it for the long haul! There are many who "sing the the praises" of their low cost batteries.... But in my experience, they rarely last longer than 2 to 3 years. (I don't even offer those "off brands", but I sure see them when they fail). A couple people even get nasty when you inform them that their cheap batteries can't "pass the test" after only 18 months. We have a local "wildcatter" who sells batteries cheaper than I can. Their warranty is basically a "50 foot" warranty, if you call them, they won't call back. And they have destroyed some carts, they ain't covering that. They say "we put all new cables", but the cables are junkers that don't work for ****. When I see those "cheapo jobs", who thought they were "saving so much money" by skipping us, why should I "cut them any breaks" , since they knew the "secret trick to save money" by avoiding me. They sure love my help for free, why should I help them out, but they can't pay?
Sorry, undercutters are rampant around here, and when problems happen, they still want a cheap repair deal from us. The repair deal would have been honestly done here in the first place. Good work actually costs money, bad work is something I'll leave to the scumbags. Then you might be still paying for the good work in the end. I'll be honest, I never cut any breaks for those cost-cutters who love our experience & knowledge extended to them, and then "cheap out" to save a nickel on a battery job. If you have a local shop that knows anything, pay them for their knowledge! They usually will be your best ally when tough problems pop up.. and, knowing a local can get you a discount when your looking for a "odd thing" (and maybe even a discount on OEM pricing if you act like a normal human who deals with them often). Sorry if I "went off" on this topic, but the cut-throat wildcatters kill us. And if you all think I'm making "a killing" selling a set of batteries at $860, you are wrong. It's actually a "low profit" deal we have to do to work in the industry of golf carts. Those undercutters have the luxury of never having to deal with warranty, or actual test standards. Like I said, if there's a problem, they won't answer. And they don't do any cleanup job for your battery tray. (or tell you if it's totally dangerous out of control). If it can possibly hold a battery, they will be out of your street ASAP! |
07-19-2019, 11:32 AM | #17 | |
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Absolutely agree [emoji817] percent!! Be the last time I deal with cut rate batteries!! My local shop has trogan T-875 for around 800 a set. I’m pulling mine out and swapping this evening! It is a shame that ppl continue to get hosed by the offbrand stores. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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07-19-2019, 11:35 AM | #18 |
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BTW, this is the best forum, anytime I buy something I search and buy from “our” site sponsors anytime I can! [emoji1363]
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07-19-2019, 12:46 PM | #19 |
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Unfortunately you can’t get batteries from the sponsors [emoji52] But they are all great to work with and will make things right for you!
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07-21-2019, 08:24 AM | #20 |
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Well sucked it upped and got some real batteries! The difference is amazing! My local dealer had them for 763.00 out the door! When I told them what i had delt with on the previous batteries he said check this out. Walked outback and he had 3 pallets of the same batteries that I was replacing. Get what you pay for! |
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