Charging Batteries Daily?

[rocknrone]

Originally Posted by todo_brane_ded

That's an interesting chart Scottyb and I've seen you post it before....

My question would be how does one know, from run time alone, or how would one estimate, the percentage of discharge? How would one know if they're at or near 50% capacity for arguments sake?

Just curious.....

There's a state of discharge chart you go by. It is listed in the cc stickies. http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-readings.html You just keep up with the voltage of your pack, and read the chart.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by todo_brane_ded

That's an interesting chart Scottyb and I've seen you post it before....

My question would be how does one know, from run time alone, or how would one estimate, the percentage of discharge? How would one know if they're at or near 50% capacity for arguments sake?

Just curious.....

Great chart given to me by the techs at Trojan Battery Co. when I inquired about frequent charging and various discharge scenarios.
This is why it is so important to have a good on board battery meter. I prefer digital so it directly corresponds to the chart below also from Trojan.
You can use a bar or analog type gauge so long as you calibrate it with your digital voltmeter and know what the specific voltage is at each bar or?

[Lakesnake]

Bang, that answers my ? about whats to low on voltages to get the charger to not work I think. 34.9 v

Thanks again Scott

[scottyb]

They are usually set at 2/3rds the rated amperage.

[Lakesnake]

Any good site where I can find a Blue Digital 36 v Voltage Meter

[jesse4646]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

If they are putting a good 15-30 minutes of run time on them no. You could charge it every other night also and be fine. It really depends on the batteries. Are they new or older ones. If they are new then I suggest running it for 30 minutes a night and charging them. if they are older batteries then go a day or two before charging them unless they want make it that long.

sounds like u got the old batteries and the new one switched!!!!!!!!!!!

[cgtech]

Just charge them. Keep them full. If you used the cart, charge it. If it's sat unused for a week, charge it. Dont forget to check the fluid levels (when they are fully charged, keep them above the plates & below the neck at the top). I prefer to keep them about 1/4" above the plates, less mess that way. You gain no capacity or other benefits by filling them higher.