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Old 09-11-2016, 05:35 PM   #1
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I am getting ready to install one on my 48 volt ezgo. has the segmented bars the start green, then yellow, and finally red.

What is the best way to read this type of gauge? We use the cart for hunting. When should I be concerned about the state of charge with this type of meter?

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Old 09-11-2016, 05:40 PM   #2
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yea its crap ... get a digital meter and for hunting i suggest a waterproof one

http://www.cartsunlimited.net/battery-led-meters.html
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Old 09-11-2016, 08:26 PM   #3
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The multi colored 10-led meters are various brands of China quality (we all know how awesome that is). Who knows what it means. As long as it lights up, it's good enough for China. Heres a plan for "equal to China accuracy", Just hook some Christmas lights up, when they get dim, time to charge.
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Old 09-11-2016, 08:31 PM   #4
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Just hook some Christmas lights up, when they get dim, time to charge.
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Old 09-12-2016, 06:16 AM   #5
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they are kinda like idiot lights in cars...they operate when your motor is blown up......mmmmm-nice.
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Old 09-12-2016, 07:38 AM   #6
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What these guys are trying to tell you is the LED ladder bar meters are inaccurate and typically deceive the user into thinking there is more battery reserve left than there really is. The result is a deeply discharged battery pack which can lead to a couple of problems. One being excessively high heat damage to system components and the other being shortened battery life.

Get a digital meter and monitor real time voltage for best results
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Old 09-12-2016, 08:12 AM   #7
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Here's the one I ordered from Scotty B
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Old 09-12-2016, 01:25 PM   #8
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What is the voltage shown when one needs to start thinking about a recharge? I have been charging any time the voltage gets down to 33 vdc. Is that too high or low?

I have one of those 'bar' meters, but just do not trust it!

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Old 09-12-2016, 01:46 PM   #9
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What is the voltage shown when one needs to start thinking about a recharge? I have been charging any time the voltage gets down to 33 vdc. Is that too high or low?

I have one of those 'bar' meters, but just do not trust it!

henri

NO-oooo... 33v! You are excessively discharging your batteries.

GET THE METER TODAY !

Recharge before 36v for longer useful life. (for the batteries - not you )
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Old 09-12-2016, 01:51 PM   #10
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The more charged you keep your batteries the longer they will last. Charge as often as is reasonable. Try to keep your batteries above 50% SOC.
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