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12-12-2013, 09:22 AM | #21 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Power usage is now to fast
If all eight of your batteries are under the seat, three or four 25W bulbs in a flat box about the size of the seat that will slide under the cart, will keep the batteries from getting as cold.
A water bed heating pad placed under the cart works well also. |
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12-12-2013, 10:20 AM | #22 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Power usage is now to fast
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Perhaps a separate 12-V battery (separate from the one that now runs my winch and headlights) could be used to keep a Gerblings type of cart seat warmer that could be wrapped around the batteries, warm. You know…..anything to help me get out there and stay out there. Usually, when the temps drop below 20 I don't stay out all that long, nor do I go far from my "home" truck. But if the temp's are 30 or above and the wind isn't blowing, I will stay out for some time and zoom around looking for hot game spots. So, the more travel juice I can keep, the less I need to be concerned about where I can go. Dave |
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12-14-2013, 12:33 AM | #23 | |
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Re: Power usage is now to fast
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12-14-2013, 06:17 AM | #24 | |
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Location: West Virginia
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Re: Power usage is now to fast
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After the regular charger cycle a DPI Accusense charger uses a constant voltage float charge, so the float charge current equals the battery's self-discharge rate plus any parasitic current drains. If you had 6V-225AH batteries with a self-discharge rate of 1% per day, they would lose 2.25AH per day or 0.09375AH per hour. Charging is only about 85% efficient, so the float charge current would be about 15% higher than the self-discharge rate and only that 15% will be converted to heat. Therefore, there is about 0.09 Watts of heat being generated internally while the entire outer surface of the 60+ pound battery is radiating heat energy into the cold air surrounding it. -------- On the other hand, using float charge, you start out your trip with a fully charged battery rather than one that has been self-discharging for hours. |
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12-14-2013, 09:23 AM | #25 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Re: Power usage is now to fast
I've been searching and all i can see is battery "pads". But these plug into 120-V and would be fine for overnight, but not much help during the day in the field. OTOH, if the batteries are kept warm all night, it will take some time….say 4 to 5 hours?…to cool them to a 24 degree outside temp.
I don't think a propane type heater is a good idea….too many things to go bad there. I'll keep looking and thinking. Dave |
12-14-2013, 10:52 AM | #26 |
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Re: Power usage is now to fast
I agree that an open flame type propane heater might get your EZGO to mimic the Hindenburg, but radiant type propane heaters are used to warm enclosed golf carts. If you had an enclosure that included the batteries in the bag well, it might be something to consider.
As for how long it take for batteries that have been kept warm at night to cool to the air temperature when used during the day, I don't know, but it sounds like a good question to ask the battery manufacturer. |
12-14-2013, 11:38 AM | #27 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Power usage is now to fast
thanks JohnnieB, guess its time to build a light box :)
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12-14-2013, 03:44 PM | #28 | |
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But JohnnieB's suggestion of calling Trojan is a good one. I'm sure I wouldn't be the first guy to call 'em. But then, they may not want to give me a suggestion because of liability (**** Lawyers) either. I'll call 'em and let you know if any ideas come from it. Dave |
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12-17-2013, 07:34 PM | #29 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Re: Power usage is now to fast
Well….I sent an email question to Trojan. A kind of generic…"hey..how can I keep the battery box warm when running in 20 degree weather?"
They responded as follows: Below is Trojan Battery's response: You could probably contact the manufacturer of your vehicle about this issue. I don't know of any thing that could be done to keep the batteries warm as it would need to integrate with the overall vehicle system. Sorry that I could not be more helpful. Have a good day. Yeah…..kind of what I expected. Dave |
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