Cart doesn't seem to hold charge?

[seeingreds]

So I put 5 new batteries in day 1. The guy at the local cart shop tested and said that the one battery was pretty new and should be fine.

Day 1 the cart drove great. Day 2 Carr drove ok but didn't seem to have expected power. Day 3 the controller got hot and cart shut down for a bit, then would go again, still didn't have much power and would slow to a crawl...keep in mind I charged each night. Using a Stanley Golf cart Battery Charger.

Put new upgraded controller and solenoid from ScottyB on. Still would run ok for a little bit but still slows to crawl.

Discovered I have the blue weak 2 HP motor...so expect 8 mph...which I think I get for short periods.

So I put volt meter on it. At rest it says 36 Volts. When I drive it the voltage drops to 22-25. At rest it returns to 36. What's normal?

Has original cables now, but I have a set of 2 gauge cables I haven't yet put on. Hadn't had time...

Starting to get frustrated. What say ye golf cart gurus?

[Sir Nuke]

well for starters, its no wonder your having issues, if your DVM says it only has 36v....they are technically DEAD. a 36v pack should be at 38.2v, 12 hrs after the charge cycle stops, when fully charged. and you should NEVER let the get below 36v as that is the point you should stop using your cart and charge it......and YES, charge it after every days use. so something tells me you have an issue with your charger.

[seeingreds]

I have been a been apprehensive about the Stanley charger, I had never seen one. Somebody on another forum said to get rid of it as they aren't as good as the proper charger.

Any input. Wish I knew someone with a regular charger so I could see if that was the issue for sure.

[Great white north]

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[eflyguy]

You need a decent charger, just get the DPI from Scotty (CartsUnlimited).

I don't agree with mixing 5 new batteries with one existing. You should have changed out all 6.
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[sportcoupe]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

well for starters, its no wonder your having issues, if your DVM says it only has 36v....they are technically DEAD. a 36v pack should be at 38.2v, 12 hrs after the charge cycle stops, when fully charged. and you should NEVER let the get below 36v as that is the point you should stop using your cart and charge it......and YES, charge it after every days use. so something tells me you have an issue with your charger.

Just to clarify, the minimum 36v reading is with the cart at rest for 10 mins or more, not under load running. I also agree you have a charging issue.

[seeingreds]

I ordered a new charger as advised from Carts Unlimited. Hope this does the trick. I installed the 2 gauge cables this weekend as well.