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09-12-2010, 09:00 PM | #1 |
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Adding Another Battery
Ok im running a 04 CC 48 volt system W/ 4-12 volt batteries, 500 AMP Alltrax controller, 400 Amp Solenoid, 2 Gauge wires, Stock motor. I get 51 Volts after a full charge, im wanting to add a 6 volt battery in series to get somewhere around 57 or 58 volts on a full charge. Im looking for a switch of some kind that would allow me to add the extra 6 volt battery without unhooking wires all the time.... Example to charge, race or everyday driving i wouldnt want the 6 volt battery in the loop. I just dont know what kind of switch or block needed for this application. Any suggestions???
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09-12-2010, 09:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Adding Another Battery
Yes, your batteries are going bad and you need a new set.
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09-13-2010, 12:29 AM | #3 |
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Re: Adding Another Battery
How do you figure his batteries are going bad? 51v is 100% according to the state of charge list in the stickies. Besides he was asking how to put and extra battery in line with what he has with a switch to take it out of the loop without unwiring it all the time.
Not trying to mouthy just wanting to know what is the full charge on 48v batteries. I read in the stickies that just shy of 51v is 100% charge and yet read others saying 56v should be 100%. Best I`ve ever had on a new set of batteries is a little over 51v fully charged. May hit 60v while being charged but that is only while the charger is on. CartTrader |
09-13-2010, 01:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: Adding Another Battery
Sry i should of said in the first post, my 4 12 volt batteries are brand new. Like 2 weeks old, When i pulled them off the charger today they were around 53.5 Volts then settled into about 52.4. Im sure it would of kept going down.
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09-13-2010, 07:02 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Adding Another Battery
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09-13-2010, 10:36 AM | #6 |
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Re: Adding Another Battery
KRC15 Have you looked at marine batterys switches? Some might have a function like you want as they come in HD for multy battery packs and different pack isolaton?
SCUBABUD is right if you want more out of your cart a Plum Quick motor could be the answer to your needs? I really think the addition of a 6 volt battery in series with 12 volt batterys will do damage to either or both voltage batterys, much less what possible damage could be done to your new ALLTRAX? I would contact ALLTRAX direct befor etrying anything like that?? I dont know if its possible to replace your stock motor with a older style 36 volt motor, but in older 48 volt Club cars its like adding a super charger, or a Plum Quick? I'm sure you are aware that Club car has stopped using 12 volt batterys and has a replacement kit to convert to 8 volt batterys. This gives more range, power and battery life which is a real plus. I guess I look at power-speed from a different angle than most as I want max Amp Hour Rated Batterys? Example 4-12 volt Trojan T1275 batterys have total amp hour rating of 600, each battery has 150 amp hour rating, while 6-8 volt Trojan T890 have total amp hour rating of 1140, each battery has 190 amp hour rating? |
09-13-2010, 01:29 PM | #7 |
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Re: Adding Another Battery
I have talked to plum quick, and have a aftermarket shunt wound motor on order with robby. I was going to go with the bandit but wanted more speed so i opted for the aftermarket. Robby has been great to work with, He is actually the one that told me to put the extra 6 volt battery in. Hopefully with the new motor from plum quick and the little extras i have done i can reach 35 mph.
Also I contacted Alltrax about my battery question, they told me the controller is set to receive a max of 60 volts, just stay under that and it wont shut off. The conversation i had with them was brief, not sure they really liked my question. So last night I put in the battery for a total of 59 to 58.5 volts fully charged, with the controller set on 10 acceleration, turbo mode, the front tire WILL pop a wheelie, not much on one but it still does. Man was i impressed, I was unable to get a top speed reading - but will do today. I will be posting results with the new top speed. |
09-13-2010, 01:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: Adding Another Battery
I'm not surprised that ALLTRAX limits the voltage on their controllers. You might want to consider having a controller designed for max input of 72 volts to be sure of reasonable life. They put out a quality product but really can not control what purchaser does with it? It would be like a auto body shop doing a paint job and customer taking it home and cleaning it with sand paper instead of a cloth? When fully charged your pack and extra battery should run closer to 60-65 volts for a short time before dropping off?
The marine switches I was talking about are spark proof which is good with batterys gassing off after heavy usage. ( Hydrogen goes BOOOOM ) |
09-13-2010, 03:46 PM | #9 |
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Re: Adding Another Battery
Also... GolfCarFixer knows his stuff so he must have been reviewing a different thread or just misread the original post... or was Toasted at the time!!! He has helped many folks here on BGW[/QUOTE]
Yea I know he knows his stuff...Thats why I was a little confused when he stated he needed new batteries...... CartTrader |
09-13-2010, 07:33 PM | #10 | |
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