In the Market: New 48v Charger

Blue Chip · 08-23-2012, 09:48 AM

I'm looking for a new charger with a higher amp rating that the DPI - I have one now that works... but I'm not thrilled with it.

I am running 48v in my PDS TXT...

Ideally I would like to find something in the 20+ amp range.

Any ideas? Buggies has one made by Eagle I think but it doesn't list the amp rating...

What is everyone using for the TXT 48v conversion?

scottyb · 08-23-2012, 10:20 AM

Everyone is using the DPI 17amp 48v charger with good results.
Manufactures suggest the max bulk charge rate not exceed 10% of the battery's capacity.
Bulk charge is the initial input which usually lasts from 20-40 minutes of the 5-8 hour charge cycle. After than the charge rate decreases. This is the same with all golf cart chargers. While a 20 amp charger would be fine for large 200-225 AH 6v batteries, it is too much amperage for smaller 180 6v and all 8v batteries listing 190 or less AH rating.

I hope this helps.

TerryH · 08-23-2012, 12:48 PM

I jsut went thru this and I wanted a higher power charger as well. This thread might help you...

Charger Thread

Blue Chip · 08-24-2012, 12:53 PM

Thanks - I ordered the Schumacher... I'll be getting rid of my DPI 48v as well as a couple of my older Powerwise 36v chargers... time to clean up the shop!

08-23-2012, 09:48 AM	#1
Blue Chip Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 320	In the Market: New 48v Charger I'm looking for a new charger with a higher amp rating that the DPI - I have one now that works... but I'm not thrilled with it. I am running 48v in my PDS TXT... Ideally I would like to find something in the 20+ amp range. Any ideas? Buggies has one made by Eagle I think but it doesn't list the amp rating... What is everyone using for the TXT 48v conversion?

08-23-2012, 10:20 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: In the Market: New 48v Charger Everyone is using the DPI 17amp 48v charger with good results. Manufactures suggest the max bulk charge rate not exceed 10% of the battery's capacity. Bulk charge is the initial input which usually lasts from 20-40 minutes of the 5-8 hour charge cycle. After than the charge rate decreases. This is the same with all golf cart chargers. While a 20 amp charger would be fine for large 200-225 AH 6v batteries, it is too much amperage for smaller 180 6v and all 8v batteries listing 190 or less AH rating. I hope this helps.

08-23-2012, 12:48 PM	#3
TerryH Let's go racin' boyz!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 4,156	Re: In the Market: New 48v Charger I jsut went thru this and I wanted a higher power charger as well. This thread might help you... Charger Thread

08-24-2012, 12:53 PM	#4
Blue Chip Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 320	Re: In the Market: New 48v Charger Thanks - I ordered the Schumacher... I'll be getting rid of my DPI 48v as well as a couple of my older Powerwise 36v chargers... time to clean up the shop!

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