Battery question...

Denzone · 10-09-2017, 07:41 AM

Okay, I might show my ignorance here, but I have a question regarding batteries. I currently have an 2003 EZGO TXT Limo that is 36v (6 @ 6v). I do plan on upgrading to 48v in the foreseeable future for range/speed. Initially, I thought of adding 2 more 6v batteries, but have decided against it due to the added weight. So, that puts 6 @ 8v batteries, which I completely understand. However, after talking to neighbor, they said they have 4 @ 12v batteries for 48v. Now I know that he has a ClubCar, but would I be able to do that as well?

I know about upgrading the controller, charger, etc. so just thinking about how I want to do batteries...

Thanks in advance and so far everyone has helped with my other questions.

DF

Scoots · 10-09-2017, 08:03 AM

Stick with 6 8v’s if you are going to upgrade to 48v. You will have more storage capacity with 6 batteries than you would have 4 12v

Denzone · 10-09-2017, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoots

Stick with 6 8v’s if you are going to upgrade to 48v. You will have more storage capacity with 6 batteries than you would have 4 12v

Thanks... was just thinking that 4 batteries would weigh less than 6.

Scoots · 10-09-2017, 08:26 AM

Yes it would weigh less, you would save 100 lbs roughly. You would have to buy a new tray for the 4 batteries, adding extra cost that I wouldn’t think would be worth it. Besides if your going to speed it up as well, you’ll be going backwards going to 12v batteries

Denzone · 10-09-2017, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoots

Yes it would weigh less, you would save 100 lbs roughly. You would have to buy a new tray for the 4 batteries, adding extra cost that I wouldn’t think would be worth it. Besides if your going to speed it up as well, you’ll be going backwards going to 12v batteries

Thanks again...

Scoots · 10-09-2017, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denzone

Thanks again...

You Betcha

teecro · 10-09-2017, 09:11 AM

Another thought to keep in mind is that 12 volt GC batteries rarely last as long as 8 or 6 volt GC batteries due to the densely packed cells required to make the extra voltage. IE the plates are closer together and tend to short out easily...

10-09-2017, 07:41 AM	#1
Denzone Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 141	Battery question... Okay, I might show my ignorance here, but I have a question regarding batteries. I currently have an 2003 EZGO TXT Limo that is 36v (6 @ 6v). I do plan on upgrading to 48v in the foreseeable future for range/speed. Initially, I thought of adding 2 more 6v batteries, but have decided against it due to the added weight. So, that puts 6 @ 8v batteries, which I completely understand. However, after talking to neighbor, they said they have 4 @ 12v batteries for 48v. Now I know that he has a ClubCar, but would I be able to do that as well? I know about upgrading the controller, charger, etc. so just thinking about how I want to do batteries... Thanks in advance and so far everyone has helped with my other questions. DF

10-09-2017, 08:03 AM	#2
Scoots Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Windsor, Co Posts: 110	Re: Battery question... Stick with 6 8v’s if you are going to upgrade to 48v. You will have more storage capacity with 6 batteries than you would have 4 12v

10-09-2017, 08:26 AM	#4
Scoots Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Windsor, Co Posts: 110	Re: Battery question... Yes it would weigh less, you would save 100 lbs roughly. You would have to buy a new tray for the 4 batteries, adding extra cost that I wouldn’t think would be worth it. Besides if your going to speed it up as well, you’ll be going backwards going to 12v batteries

10-09-2017, 09:11 AM	#7
teecro Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sunset Bay, TN Posts: 2,390	Re: Battery question... Another thought to keep in mind is that 12 volt GC batteries rarely last as long as 8 or 6 volt GC batteries due to the densely packed cells required to make the extra voltage. IE the plates are closer together and tend to short out easily...

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