Newbie battery question

Slew cruiser · 04-11-2018, 07:56 AM

Hey guys new to the golf cart world got a cart for basically nothing that I’m fixing up it’s a 36V 1997 I believe from the research I’ve done.My question is is it ok to run 12v batteries rather than 6V also any pros or cons that you guys might have on this.

Minker67 · 04-11-2018, 08:21 AM

For the most part there is no issues running 12v batteries over 6v. The only major difference is the range you will be able to drive on a full charge. Having six 6 volt batteries will allow you to have longer run times between charges.

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handtools · 04-11-2018, 09:17 AM

As long as they are 12v golf cart batteries not marine deep cycle or automotive batteries, but as stated above your run time will be far less than 6 6v. A lot of the people that have 48v systems that came with 4 12v batteries change over to 6 8v batteries for that reason.

mgray70 · 04-11-2018, 09:42 AM

You will be cheaper in the long run and more satisfied with 6 regular golf cart batteries. Marine, or automotive batteries will not last no time.

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theboss20 · 04-11-2018, 01:22 PM

Golf cart batteries are designed to be used in series to provide max amperage and reserve power. You will always get the most of both of these using six volt batteries. How long they last will be up to you based on their care and proper usage.��

Slew cruiser · 04-11-2018, 01:50 PM

Thanks guys great info much appreciated

04-11-2018, 07:56 AM	#1
Slew cruiser Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 16	Newbie battery question Hey guys new to the golf cart world got a cart for basically nothing that I’m fixing up it’s a 36V 1997 I believe from the research I’ve done.My question is is it ok to run 12v batteries rather than 6V also any pros or cons that you guys might have on this.
Slew cruiser Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 16

04-11-2018, 08:21 AM	#2
Minker67 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 34	Re: Newbie battery question For the most part there is no issues running 12v batteries over 6v. The only major difference is the range you will be able to drive on a full charge. Having six 6 volt batteries will allow you to have longer run times between charges. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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04-11-2018, 09:17 AM	#3
handtools Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: S.E. Mi. Posts: 531	Re: Newbie battery question As long as they are 12v golf cart batteries not marine deep cycle or automotive batteries, but as stated above your run time will be far less than 6 6v. A lot of the people that have 48v systems that came with 4 12v batteries change over to 6 8v batteries for that reason.

04-11-2018, 09:42 AM	#4
mgray70 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Deep Run, NC Posts: 2,544	Re: Newbie battery question You will be cheaper in the long run and more satisfied with 6 regular golf cart batteries. Marine, or automotive batteries will not last no time. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

04-11-2018, 01:22 PM	#5
theboss20 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Green Valley, Az Posts: 678	Re: Newbie battery question Golf cart batteries are designed to be used in series to provide max amperage and reserve power. You will always get the most of both of these using six volt batteries. How long they last will be up to you based on their care and proper usage.��

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04-11-2018, 01:50 PM	#6
Slew cruiser Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 16	Re: Newbie battery question Thanks guys great info much appreciated
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