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10-18-2018, 10:43 PM | #11 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Equalizing charge on new T875 batteries?
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During this battery break in period, it is important to limit your depth of discharge (optimally to 20% discharge / 80% state of charge) before fully charging them again. For maximum battery life, you will also want to limit your amperage draw as best as you can ... with slow starts and avoiding "pedal to the metal" driving during this break in period. That's not to say you can't discharge them deeper, not charge them right away or drive them hard ... but it will very likely result in a shorter battery life in the long run. Some people get 2 years out of a set of batteries, some 5 years and other others report even longer. Treat them good, maintain them properly and chances are you will get a longer life out of them. According to Trojan: What to Expect from your Trojan Battery - A new deep-cycle battery will not immediately deliver its full rated capacity. This is normal and should be expected since it takes time for a deep-cycle battery to reach maximum performance or peak capacity. - Trojan’s deep-cycle AGM and gel batteries will reach rated capacity in less than 10 cycles. - Trojan’s deep-cycle flooded batteries take between 50 – 100 cycles to achieve full, peak capacity. Here is also some good advice regarding battery break in from Scotty at Carts Unlimited: http://www.cartsunlimited.net/battery-break-in-.html . |
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10-19-2018, 07:44 AM | #12 | |
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Re: Equalizing charge on new T875 batteries?
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10-22-2018, 06:57 PM | #13 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Equalizing charge on new T875 batteries?
BINGO!!! Thank you so much for that info, Walter, and thanks to all others for the help you gave. I only have three charging cycles so far, and did not know it would be better to break them in with less than full op speed. Will make that change for the next couple months, which should give me about 35 charging cycles. I use it for two rounds of golf per week, and another two days each week on a 1 mile trip. I got a fantastic deal on the batteries, but that doesn't mean I want to replace them in two years...
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10-22-2018, 08:21 PM | #14 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Southwestern Pa.
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Re: Equalizing charge on new T875 batteries?
My 8 6V T-105's were purchased in 2012. I have a DPI charger that is so old.....there is not a dial indicator on it.
I'm a maintaince freak when it comes to my cart batteries.....because they cost a bunch!! So, now it's 2018....the batt's are 6 years old. I've never equalized anything on 'em. I'm currently switching over to Lithium, but my point is even though these T-105's are on their last leg....(I could get this hunting season out of 'em if I keep my trips short)....6 years going on 7 ain't to bad for just "add water and charge when you bring it back....oh and keep the terminals clean!!! |
10-22-2018, 09:48 PM | #15 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Equalizing charge on new T875 batteries?
If you just use your cart to go to church on Sundays or go hunting on Saturdays you can expect 7 or 8 years life expectancy. On the other hand if you drive 5-10 miles a day 365 days a year you can expect a lot less out of them. Maybe 3 years.
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10-23-2018, 06:58 AM | #16 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Equalizing charge on new T875 batteries?
My cart is used at least 4 to 5 days per week on average. I'm disabled and cannot walk far. Thus the need for the cart. It's how I get around on my little piece of dirt, and how I get around on other peoples farms.
I've been disabled\retired for 13 years. This cart is my legs, and I use it often. |
10-23-2018, 07:43 AM | #17 |
Just Gone
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: North Carolina
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Re: Equalizing charge on new T875 batteries?
I think, like DaveTM stated, maintenance is the key.
Equalization is nice and all but having a good practice of keeping the terminals cleaned, connections tight, water above the plates, on the charger when not in use and not over discharging will give you a lot of years out of those batteries. |
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