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Old 02-04-2017, 09:08 AM   #1
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Default 2001 EZ Go aux battery

Hey guys,

Just picked up my cart yesterday and I can already tell that I don't like how the previous owner has the headlights and other accessories hooked up. I was thinking about going with an aux 12v battery dedicated to the accessories. I Picked up a float charger from HF and thinking of ways to hide it and plug it in when needed. Anyone else using this setup? I've done several searches but I haven't been able to find any examples of it.

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Old 02-04-2017, 10:15 AM   #2
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Default Re: 2001 EZ Go aux battery

I did this a few years ago. Moved the carts 12v system to a separate battery. The first battery I used was a lawn mower battery. As predicted by this forum it only lasted a year. Next I used a glass mat power chair battery. This is a deep cycle battery. No maintenance. A little bigger but still only weighs about 20lbs. It's starting it's fifth year with no issues. Charge it with cheap charger with a quick disconnect.
Powers the lights and a small sound system. You can see it on the right side of the picture. It is held down by a cheap standard battery hold down from an auto parts store. I didn't even have to drill a hole. Depending on what you want to do a battery like this may not have enough capacity for you. There is room in the cart for a marine type deep cycle battery if you need it. Don't waste your time with any sort of "starting" battery.
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Old 02-04-2017, 11:03 AM   #3
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i run a 12 volt rv/marine deep cycle battery for all my extras . I use a simple Battery Tender
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Finally found this thread. Thinking this is what I need.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...diagram-2.html
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That should work fine. I'm a little (lot) anal, and switch both + and - by using DPST or in some cases DPDT switches.
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That should work fine. I'm a little (lot) anal, and switch both + and - by using DPST or in some cases DPDT switches.


Can you show me a diagram of that yurtle?
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I don't have one, but the only difference between a SPST and a DPST switch is it makes and breaks both + and -.
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Ok. Do you have any suggestions as to what items I need to purchase? Me and the fam are spending the weekend in Gatlinburg TN and will be heading home tomorrow and I look to getting started pretty soon. Also would this work to charge and maintain the separate 12v battery?

http://m.harborfreight.com/15-amp-th...ner-99857.html

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I bought my DPDT switches at a local electronics store, but you really can get by with a SPST or DPST switch. I often repurpose my switches, so just bought DPDT. One example is I was given an old '50s model Andy Griffith style siren. I use the switch to toggle between a standard horn and the siren, when pressing my floor switch.

S is single, D is double, and T is throw. I have a DPDT three position for my headlights. Up is on with tail lights, middle position is off, down is headlights on a dimmer, with tail lights off, for use when approaching friends or a bon fire at the lake, so I don't blind people.

I have my rechargeable flashlight and 12 volt power outlet (like a cigarette lighter) always on. The other accessories - radio, dome light, Alltrax Exray, head and tail lights, wig-wags, ammeter tied to a three position key switch, so I have off, power to the buggy, and power to the buggy and all accessories. I charge my 12 volt battery via the power outlet.

I have a 12 position switch tied to each battery, so I can monitor pack voltage and each of eight individual batteries. I have my dash off, as I'm planning on adding my 12 volt battery, so I can monitor that.
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I charge my 12 volt battery via the power outlet.
I think I've seen you mention this in other threads. How would one go about doing this?
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