6V Batteries

[Shootnjohn]

I currently have Trojan T105 batteries in my 2002 TXT. Are there any tricks you have learned/developed to ensure good performance and life for batteries? I would also like your opinions on the best places to buy batteries. I have been getting them from batteries plus bulbs. Can they be bought on-line?

Thanks

[ARKSoft84]

I've not seen them online. However, you can buy Lithium batts online and do away with those FLA batts.

Make the batts last longer? Clean the terminals, and water them once a month, Plug them in and let them charge every time you use the cart. If you aren't using the cart for a while, unplug and replug the charger ever few weeks (no more than a month at a time).

[usgicollector]

Look on craigslist and check your local golf cart dealers. Batteries cost to much to ship.

[JohnnieB]

The higher the average SoC (State of Charge) of your batteries, the longer the cradle to grave lifespan.

Never let your batteries sit in a partially discharged state any longer than absolutely necessary. That means charge after each use and use a charger the going into float charge after the regular charge cycle finishes. (IE: DPI Accusense) Also do opportunity charging when possible and practical.

Keep cable ends and terminals clean and corrosion free. Use a protectorate like NO-OX-ID A Special or the spray-on stuff.

Buy Lead-Acid batteries locally, or from a vendor close enough to drive to. Lead-Acid batteries are heavy and hazardous, so shipping charges will empty you wallet. (There are some vendors that deliver for a reasonable fee, but they are few and far between.)

I special ordered my Exide batteries the a local farm supply (Rural King) and picked them up at the loading dock.

[scottyb]

Read this > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/battery-faq.html

and this > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/battery-info.html

and you will be good to go