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07-20-2017, 10:17 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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overcharged Maybe?
My batteries Trojan T875 are 6-7 years old. Golf Cart is not used for golfing and used very little. 6 times a month. Anyway about 4 years ago my computer went out and I have been bypassing it and charging for so many hours each time by a timer. Now I think my batteries maybe overcharged. I cant go more than a few miles before my meter is showing red. So I think I have very little charge but I check and have about 8.6 on 4 batteries and 8.3 on the other 2. Can I Discharge batteries some how and recharge? or What?
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07-20-2017, 10:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
At 6-7 years old, I'd say the problem is that they won't hold a charge anymore. 6-7 years is better than what the average cart sees with a working OBC so given your situation, I'd say you got some great charge estimation skills! How are you reading those batteries? You should read them at least 10 hours after your charge cycle ends.
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07-20-2017, 10:37 PM | #3 |
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
time for new batteries |
07-20-2017, 10:51 PM | #4 |
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
Yes, as the others have pointed out. But your plates are still good and taking the charge, the problem is you have sulfated the plates over time and due to several factors: Batteries sitting too long between charges, as little as 24 hours in hot weather and several days in cooler weather. Battery is stored without some type of energy input.... Undercharging of a battery to only 90% of capacity will allow sulfation of the battery using the 10% of battery chemistry not reactivated by not completing the charging cycle. Low water level (battery plates exposed to air will immediately sulfate. The longer a battery sits and is not re-charged, the more damaging sulfation can form on the plates.
But, hey, 7 years is good. I'm over 7 years on mine and still maintaining 50.x volts 12 hours after charging. |
07-21-2017, 07:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
I did some more dianostics and found that my 1 and 2 batteries after going about 3 miles and lights on are at 7.10 (1 is the battery that has the negative lead from the back of cart), while batteries 5 and 6 are at 8.35 (6 is the battery from the positive lead from the back) why the difference? Also if I going to buy new batteries might as well get a used OBC for my 2001 Club Car. Any good deal out there for a used OBC?
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07-21-2017, 09:24 PM | #6 |
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
Here http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/golf-carts-parts/ is where you can look for a good used OBC.
The other option is to buy a new accusense or smart charger instead of an OBC. It more your choice. I like the OBC and its features, but if mine goes, I may remove the OBC and then replace the charger. Time will tell |
07-22-2017, 12:01 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
Your lights are pulling the #1 and #2 batteries down.
You need a reducer to power your lights and accessories. I know many folks do it that way but you will fight this issue. |
07-22-2017, 01:40 AM | #8 | |
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
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Find good ones at Revolution Golf Cars or Carts Unlimited e.g. http://www.cartsunlimited.net/12v-reducers.html or http://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/voltage-reducers |
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07-27-2017, 02:03 PM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
if i swipe 1and 2 with 5 and 6 will that help?
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07-27-2017, 02:43 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: overcharged Maybe?
May help slightly, but you still have a very old, worn out, imbalanced pack.
Probably time to do some battery shopping. |
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