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10-29-2011, 11:12 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Battery Restoring???
Saw this on E-Bay. Any truth to it? I am in need of batteries, and am just exploring all my possibilities.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RESTORE-GOLF...item2568e7039f |
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10-30-2011, 12:23 AM | #2 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Battery Restoring???
If batteries could be restored the manufactures would all close shop.... the general consensus here is this may extend your battery life in some cases but it will not stop the inevitable demise of the batteries. Your results will vary
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10-30-2011, 07:13 AM | #3 | |
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10-30-2011, 10:02 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: East Texas
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Re: Battery Restoring???
All that is, is a recipe for epsom salt treatment for batteries. It can extend the life of some batteries. You could find it by googling it. If you can't afford new batteries it my be worth a shot. I wouldn't do it but it has been done with some success for others.
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10-30-2011, 11:26 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Re: Battery Restoring???
I would try " scottyb's " tips on breaking in new batteries! It worked pretty well for me on old batteries that I use now! Here's his site:
http://www.cartsunlimited.net/ |
10-30-2011, 12:27 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Re: Battery Restoring???
Haha... Well played sir.
Thanks for the input so far. And I have already read over the Carts Unlimited site. Seems like a real knowledgable guy for sure! He is lucky his company is not near me, or I would be in there every week picking his brain! I may try to get a set of batteries from my local shop, used, and see if I can make them work with those tips. I shold be able to get them for 20-25 each, so might be worth the try, compared to 650 or so for a new set. (6-8v's) Just fyi, I am working on my first build, real budget. So I wold like to not go with the new route, but will if that ends up being my only real option. So I am taking that it would not be worth buying that stuff to put in old batteries, and just charge them correctly? |
10-30-2011, 12:39 PM | #7 |
The Last Moja Morani
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Re: Battery Restoring???
i know we go over this all the time but i,ll say it again.........yes i know batteries are the biggest expense but your dealing with a cart that is electric and the last place to even consider cutting cost is the one thing that powers the cart...........the batteries.........its like mixing water and gas and putting it in your car to try and save on the gas...........yes i know water and gas don,t mix its just an example..............i mean if your gonna save money why not buy like cheaper tires and wheels or don,t put the carbon fibre dash on..............i just see this so much when someone has a problem and you lift the seat and can see thats where they tried to save money......................please no one take offense to this none is meant but if the cost of batteries is an issue maybe its time to think about a gas cart????..................maybe its just me but the one thing that powers the cart is the very last place i would cut corners..........................
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10-30-2011, 12:49 PM | #8 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Also, I have no batteries as of now, so if I can get them for 20 each, and get a 10 core charge when I get new ones, I figure it might be a good idea. Again, not set on this idea, just kickin in around, and really just asking you guys in the know opinions. I am an idiot when it comes to carts so far.... but learning |
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10-30-2011, 12:51 PM | #9 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Battery Restoring???
Tom ................... take a breath.
....... You're right about batteries being important but alot of these guys are just getting into that 1st cart and it takes them a little while to learn what you are trying to teach them Used batteries beat hell out of none ~lol. |
10-30-2011, 12:56 PM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Roseville : CA
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Re: Battery Restoring???
Haha, I appreciate the realness of the answer. I promise, you cannot hurt my feelings. I always try to learn from others mistakes, even if it seems impossible sometimes.
BTW, I am not even sure the entire system works |
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