Manual charger

CartTrader · 11-06-2009, 03:47 PM

Converted one of my carts to 48 volts. I have a 48 volt manual charger. With all the talk about leaving the charger on till it stops made me wonder how long and how often I should charge my new batteries. (well they are a yr old now) I now put it on 5 to 6 hours after every 1/2 to 3/4 hour use. Is that too much ...not enough? Meter always starts at 20 but works its way down to practically nill.

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GLEEMO · 11-08-2009, 10:03 AM

This is hard to say, the longer U run (peddle time) the more charge U need.
But too much charge boils batteries and causes early death.
Not enough causes low charge which would reduce peddle time if U needed it.

Probably depends on how far the batteries are depleted when U start charge.
And this can depend on motor, tire size, driving conditions, controller , efficiency of charger ...etc.

So each person has to work out their own schedule !

CartTrader · 11-17-2009, 11:25 PM

Any other suggestions?

CartTrader

golfcarfixer · 11-18-2009, 09:40 AM

Gmorrisson Is Right I Have About The Same Car As You And You Just Have To Play It By Ear,figure What Works The Best For You.hope This Helps.

11-06-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
CartTrader Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio-In Summer, Central Florida-In winter Posts: 889	Manual charger Converted one of my carts to 48 volts. I have a 48 volt manual charger. With all the talk about leaving the charger on till it stops made me wonder how long and how often I should charge my new batteries. (well they are a yr old now) I now put it on 5 to 6 hours after every 1/2 to 3/4 hour use. Is that too much ...not enough? Meter always starts at 20 but works its way down to practically nill. CartTrader

11-08-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
GLEEMO just leave me alone Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,643	Re: Manual charger This is hard to say, the longer U run (peddle time) the more charge U need. But too much charge boils batteries and causes early death. Not enough causes low charge which would reduce peddle time if U needed it. Probably depends on how far the batteries are depleted when U start charge. And this can depend on motor, tire size, driving conditions, controller , efficiency of charger ...etc. So each person has to work out their own schedule !

11-17-2009, 11:25 PM	#3
CartTrader Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio-In Summer, Central Florida-In winter Posts: 889	Re: Manual charger Any other suggestions? CartTrader

11-18-2009, 09:40 AM	#4
golfcarfixer Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Forest City N.C. Posts: 2,660	Re: Manual charger Gmorrisson Is Right I Have About The Same Car As You And You Just Have To Play It By Ear,figure What Works The Best For You.hope This Helps.

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