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06-23-2010, 07:06 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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battery substitute?
I would like to put new batteries on my cart while repairing it. Due to cost restrictions I need to use 12 volt batteries, in case I ruin them in the process. I will install 6 v when I have my cart ready for use. Can any one tell me the type to get, as in amps or reserve capacity?
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06-24-2010, 08:59 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: battery substitute?
Well when you move from a 6 volt battery to a 12 volt battery you are going to sacrifice capacity. For example using Trojan T-1260 5 hour rating of 113 AH, to a T-105 185 AH you are going to loose about 39% capacity.
For th emoney if it were me I would use a US Battery model 12V XC |
06-24-2010, 10:07 AM | #3 | |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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Re: battery substitute?
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The problem is this.... most 12v batteries are not TRUE deep cycle batteries and if they are as the one suggested above is it will cost $230 like the one above. 3 would cost $700 just like buying the correct batteries for your cart... unless you can go to a junk yard and get $20 car batteries to test with? You are better off just buying the 6v you will need to run....... in my humble opinion. |
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06-24-2010, 11:50 AM | #4 | |
Gone Wild
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06-24-2010, 12:18 PM | #5 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Hampton, VA
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Re: battery substitute?
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What types of repairs are you doing?? A little more info will get you a lot more help. |
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06-24-2010, 12:40 PM | #6 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Virginia
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Re: battery substitute?
I suspect you'd have to go to a marine deep cycle battery.
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06-24-2010, 01:05 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Roseville, CA
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Re: battery substitute?
Try a local golf cart dealer and see if he can hook you up with some used batteries with some life left in them. You should be able to get them for $100-$200 depending on condition.
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06-25-2010, 10:12 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central Florida
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Re: battery substitute?
It's always interesting how localized pricing is....
12v Trojans around here can be bought for ~$170 each Used ones I sell for ~$50 - $75 each |
06-26-2010, 12:38 PM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Re: battery substitute?
thanx for all your info. I am on a restricted budget and this is my first cart as well as my first restoration. so as to the correct wiring and functioning parts I am still in the dark. I am smart enough to get a wiring diagram and am in the process of locating the correct service manual for more detailed instructions. If all else fails read the directions. again thanx for the info.
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