Motorcycle/powersport battery.

[Whitaker]

Hey gang. 2013 TXT 48v golf cart. OK, I'm wanting some opinions on this. I'm adding a set of underglow type led lights and going to wire up a 12v outlet for a phone charger. I'm wondering if a 12v motorcycle type battery would be sufficient. Normally (at the beach/mtns) the led lights would only be used for a couple hours at a time and then of course charging phones. We stream music to a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker so I don't currently have plans to install a radio. .... I appreciate any thoughts you guys may offer. Thanks

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[Whitaker]

Bump to the top.

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[Mooncarter]

I suppose it would depend on how many amps you draw, and how often you plan on/are willing to have to recharge it. I'm planning on doing something similar soon using a small deep cycle gel battery because it will be in a difficult location to service.

Others here can tell you more about what to expect as far as usage/time between charge etc.

If you do go this route please keep us updated on how it works for you.

[Jmzvet]

I have the Opt7 full underglow kit. It draws very little power and I have it wired directly to 2 of my 6v batteries. Prob not the ideal way to power it but it works for my application and I plan on adding a voltage reducer soon.

[Mooncarter]

Originally Posted by Jmzvet

I have the Opt7 full underglow kit. It draws very little power and I have it wired directly to 2 of my 6v batteries. Prob not the ideal way to power it but it works for my application and I plan on adding a voltage reducer soon.

Add the voltage reducer now. I promise you will be glad you did.

[Jmzvet]

Originally Posted by Mooncarter

Add the voltage reducer now. I promise you will be glad you did.

Will it make a big difference? I rarely have the lights on for more than 30min as we cruise around the neighborhood.

[Mooncarter]

Originally Posted by Jmzvet

Will it make a big difference? I rarely have the lights on for more than 30min as we cruise around the neighborhood.

Yes. Don't do it. It will cause 4 of your batteries to be overcharged while bringing the other 2 up to where they should be.

For a more scientific explanation, search through the threads or others can explain better. Bad practice never has a happy ending.

[Whitaker]

Well, a decent 12v powersports battery is $49 to & 59. From scottyBs you can get a reducer and a fuse box and ground block for $85. I'll probably just get a reducer from scottyBs.

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