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09-28-2015, 04:06 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Battery questions
So I just picked up a stock 4 person 36v 2001 Ezgo TXT PDS electric over the weekend. It has a stock 300amp controller with the all terrain plug installed. I have (3) 12 vt batteries in it now that I plan on replacing. After doing a little research on cart batteries I have a few questions about what numbers I should be looking at.
I plan on driving it with 4 adults on paved roads with not many hills. Amp hours: looking for the highest but which rate am I concerned with? 1hr 5hr 7hr 20hr? Minutes @ X amps: Im not sure what this relates to, the 300amp controller? RC minutes: same thing here. BCI group: Do I stick with GC2? Voltage 6 or 8 vt. (6) 6vt batteries will go further on a charge right? Price: Who has the lowest? when is the best time to buy? |
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09-28-2015, 08:13 PM | #2 |
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You need to use 6, 6 volt batteries. 8 volts will not work on a 36 volt system. I'm not to sharp on the amp hours, but I would imagine the higher the minutes@ whatever the higher amps would be the better battery.
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09-28-2015, 08:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: Battery questions
For an apples to apples comparison between all makes, go with the 20hr rate (all golf cart batteries should have that rating). As noted above, 8v batteries dont work for 36v carts.
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09-29-2015, 09:36 AM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Battery questions
Thanks for the info,
if i buy the batteries now can i leave them in my basement (not touching the ground) until the spring without having to charge them? |
09-29-2015, 09:45 AM | #5 |
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Re: Battery questions
TODAY the idea on not storing batteries on concrete is a complete wive's tale.... In truth the storing on cool concrete may in fact slow down the rate of self discharge....
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09-29-2015, 09:55 AM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Battery questions
Good to know
BTW I found a decent deal (I think) on US batteries US125 XC2 6-Volt Golf cart batteries with free shipping. http://www.powerstridebattery.com/us...f-cart-battery Does anyone have experience with these? Is this what I should be looking for? |
09-29-2015, 10:01 AM | #7 | |
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Re: Battery questions
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09-29-2015, 10:07 AM | #8 | |
Gone Wild
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If you have a way to charge them a few times over the winter it would be ok. They will lose charge over time and could damage them if they get low for any amount of time. |
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09-29-2015, 01:44 PM | #9 | ||
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Re: Battery questions
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Lead-acid batteries self-discharge at about 1% per day and the aging process goes into overdrive when the SoC (State of Charger( drops below 70%m so they have to be charge at least every month. If you have them attached to a charger that float charges, they can stored indefinitely. Quote:
You can save the cost of shipping be buying from a local vendor and if you aren't planning on installing the new batteries until next spring, you have plenty of time to shop around for the best bang for the buck. You ought to be able to find six standard 6V cart batteries from about $600 to $800 ------------ The standard 36V battery pack is six 225AH 6V batteries. |
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09-29-2015, 02:36 PM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Battery questions
Will these work?
I can get 6 for about $700 if i pick them up in store https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/sligc125 |
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