battries

chefington · 10-12-2009, 07:28 PM

Hello< I just pick up a 90 club car and was thinking about replacing the battries. where and waht brand is the best to get? I see sams club sell them 6v for 71.28 each is that a good price?

mikesmotortoys · 10-12-2009, 07:47 PM

Use the search feature here on the forum. This topic has been debated many times. If you need cheap batteries, then go for the Sam's batteries. If you want better batteries, buy some Trojans for $40.00 more per battery. The end decision is all up to you and what you are going to do with the cart

scottyb · 10-12-2009, 07:56 PM

Like Mike said you get what you pay for but the true difference is in how you take care of your batteries..... Proper break-in, usage, & recharging can get the most use possible out of any brand .... from the cheap to the best

highrollinmopars · 10-12-2009, 08:26 PM

Some people hate the sams batteries and wont recommend them. I have bought about 15 sets of the 6 volts and 2 sets of 8 volts with no problems.

bg481 · 10-12-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

Like Mike said you get what you pay for but the true difference is in how you take care of your batteries..... Proper break-in, usage, & recharging can get the most use possible out of any brand .... from the cheap to the best

Hope i am not off topic,This is my first post... just got a 96 club car 48v,Put new Trojans in,So what is the best way to break-in/charge the batteries.I charge with a power drive charger,Thanks for the help....
Alan

scottyb · 10-12-2009, 10:33 PM

Welcome Alan...... A very smart question

How you break the batteries in and maintain them has everything to do with how well and how long they serve you...... It's your $, so you decide

Here is some good reading ....

NEW BATTERIES?
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...attery+Breakin

bg481 · 10-12-2009, 11:27 PM

Scottyb,
Thanks Alot...
Alan

GLEEMO · 10-13-2009, 10:59 AM

Before you replace all batteries use a specific gravity tester to determine how bad they really are .
Check batteries , water 1/4" to 1/2" above plates.
Make sure if water is needed that U use only distilled.
Charge cart until charger completes cycle , wait 30-60 minutes then
do testing.

Read this http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-readings.html

10-12-2009, 07:28 PM	#1
chefington Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	battries Hello< I just pick up a 90 club car and was thinking about replacing the battries. where and waht brand is the best to get? I see sams club sell them 6v for 71.28 each is that a good price?
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10-12-2009, 07:47 PM	#2
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: battries Use the search feature here on the forum. This topic has been debated many times. If you need cheap batteries, then go for the Sam's batteries. If you want better batteries, buy some Trojans for $40.00 more per battery. The end decision is all up to you and what you are going to do with the cart
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10-12-2009, 07:56 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: battries Like Mike said you get what you pay for but the true difference is in how you take care of your batteries..... Proper break-in, usage, & recharging can get the most use possible out of any brand .... from the cheap to the best

10-12-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
highrollinmopars Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 428	Re: battries Some people hate the sams batteries and wont recommend them. I have bought about 15 sets of the 6 volts and 2 sets of 8 volts with no problems.

10-12-2009, 10:33 PM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: battries Welcome Alan...... A very smart question How you break the batteries in and maintain them has everything to do with how well and how long they serve you...... It's your $, so you decide Here is some good reading .... NEW BATTERIES? http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...attery+Breakin

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10-12-2009, 11:27 PM	#7
bg481 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Re: battries Scottyb, Thanks Alot... Alan
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10-13-2009, 10:59 AM	#8
GLEEMO just leave me alone Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,643	Re: batteries Before you replace all batteries use a specific gravity tester to determine how bad they really are . Check batteries , water 1/4" to 1/2" above plates. Make sure if water is needed that U use only distilled. Charge cart until charger completes cycle , wait 30-60 minutes then do testing. Read this http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-readings.html