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How do you charge golf cart batteries with 12 volt charger and how do you hook it up to the batteries still in the golf cart?
Not being sure of your Golf cart voltage, I will give it a try. Count the caps on on batteries, each cap is two volts, so if you have three caps per battery, you have a 6 volt battery. Now count the batteries and multiply by battery voltage, 6 batteries times 6 volts equals a 36 volt system, and so on. You may only charge 12 at time with your charger, so you will have to remove a few battery to battery cables. The cables start with a positive post go to the main system of the cart, with it's neg post connected to the pos. post of the next battery in line, a so on until the last battery in line neg. post goes to the main system of the cart, making a full circle. You must separate the batteries in to 12 volt groups with the main system cables discounted from the main system to prevent damage to it. Remove the neg. cable first, and install it last, safety thing. Need more help contact me through my board and I will try to help.
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Can I replace three 8 volt batteries with two 12 volt deep cycle marine batteries in golf cart.?
it should work as long as the batteries are connected in series + to - what you would need to check is if the charger for the cart charges 24v or 8v if it is 8v you would need to get a 24v charger for it it would be possible to charge the batteries with a 12v charger but it would need to be hooked to each battery separately
Should a fully automatic 36 volt golf cart charger shut off when it's fully charged?
Yes, it should shut off when the batteries are fully charged. If not it is either a very old charger or it is defective. You do not want to overcharge the batteries so use a charger that shuts off automatically.
Up grade 36 volt golf cart to 48 volts?
You will have to change the cart motor to one that operates on 48 volts DC and then add one more 12 volt battery (identical to the exsisting) in series with the batteries that are in the cart now.
Can a 12 volt charger charge a 36 volt golf cart?
Yes, you can make a 36 volt charger into a 24 volt charger, but it is not as simple as reducing the voltage with a resistor or a regulator.Chargers are designed for the specific requirements of the battery. This includes not only voltage, but current and (sometimes) the slope of the voltage over time. (NiCads are a very specific example of the latter.) Additionaly, you need to consider the power dissipation of the device that drops the voltage from 36V to 24V - As an example, if the charger is putting out 5A, you are talking about a dissipation, just for the step down of 12V, of 60W, and that might be a significant amount of heat that would have to be dissipated safely without setting anything on fire.Better to buy a charger specifically designed for the battery.
Can you use three 12 volt batteries for 6 volt batteries in an ezgo golf cart?
No, you cannot use three 12 volt batteries to replace 6 volt batteries in an EZGO golf cart. The golf cart's electrical system is designed to operate on a specific voltage, either 36 or 48 volts. Using three 12 volt batteries would not provide the correct voltage and could potentially damage the cart's components. It's best to use the recommended voltage of batteries for your specific model of golf cart.
Electrical schematic of golf cart and charger?
Charger will not charge batteries and will start at low charge then peak then drop then shut off?
Ibought a used golf cart the batteries were all dry i filled them but the battery charger would not charge the batteries it is a 2002 club car?
the collective voltage of this cart is 48 volts . fully charged it will be anything up to 51 or 52 volts . If the voltage of your batteries is less than say 41 volts because they are very very low then your charger will not kick on. You will have to charge the batteries one at a time using a car battery charger. The golf cart charger you have will only turn on and charge when the batteries are above a certain voltage . You are obviously below that. Or you batteries are simply no good at all because they were dry for to long . Go to your local batteries plus store and have them check them for free.
How often should you charge golf cart batteries?
Keep plugged into charger whenever not in use, until fully charged.
Is it right to charge the golf cart all the night?
Golf cart chargers are automatic and will shut off when the batteries are fully charged. Just connect the charger and forget it.
How long does it take to charge 6 batteries in a golf cart?
average golf cart battery is 110 amps. if you have 6 batteries in a 36 volt system, and you use a 20 amp charger it could take up to 5 1/2 hours (depending on the state of charge of your batteries when you begin the charge). Were they at 50% charge? Were they at 20% charge? Pop a cap and check with a hydrometer before you begin your charge and then you can calculate how long. Be sure and use the amperage of your charger in the formula.
How do you change a golf cart battery wired in series?
I think they mean "How do you charge a golf cart battery wired in series?" If you only have a 12 volt charger disconnect the batteries and charge individually. Wired in series you double the voltage, two 12 v batteries equal 24 v, three equals 36, four batteries equal 48v. Unless you have a charger that will charge the total voltage you have to charge each battery.
What could be wrong if golf cart batteries charge for couple of hours then shut off?
If they reach their full charge in 2 hours then the charger is suppose to shut off.
Can you leave your golf cart battery charger hooked up to your batteries all the time when you are not using you cart?
It's generally not advisable to leave your golf cart battery charger plugged in all the time. While some modern chargers have automatic shut-off features that prevent overcharging, continuous charging can still lead to battery damage over time. It's best to charge your batteries as needed and unplug the charger once they are fully charged to maximize battery lifespan. Always consult your charger and battery manufacturer's guidelines for the best practices.
Can I replace three 8 volt batteries with two 12 volt deep cycle marine batteries in golf cart.?
it should work as long as the batteries are connected in series + to - what you would need to check is if the charger for the cart charges 24v or 8v if it is 8v you would need to get a 24v charger for it it would be possible to charge the batteries with a 12v charger but it would need to be hooked to each battery separately
Will charger work if Batteries on a ez go golf cart are all the way down Cart has not been charged in a year?
Yes it will work. Check the electrolyte in all the batteries and make sure they are full. Any that are low of fluid then add distilled water. Do not add tap water and only add distilled water. Once they are all full, plug the charger in and let it fully charge the batteries. If the cart will not run for at least 18 holes of golf one or more of the batteries needs replacing.
Why will 6v golf cart batteries not stay charged if they are new?
You said "stay charged if new" - Did you use the cart? If so that is kind of how the cart works - You use it and recharge it. You said new batteries - Have they gone through the "break in" period (about 100 charging cycles)? If you did not use the cart then are you using an automatic charger and how long does it take to "not stay charged" or for the charge to go away? If you did not use the cart then I suspect the automatic charger may kick on and off as it needs to (like once every 7-30 days). If the charger has been turning on and off daily then there is a problem. Is the charging handle (from charger) damaged? Is the charging plug (on golf cart) damaged? What is the brand, year, model, and type of golf cart (Example: E-Z-Go 1997 TXT Electric 36 volt)? What is the brand, model, and type of charger (Example: Powerwise II Automatic). Is the charging handle making good contact (Snap in) with the cart - Do you hear a click about one to three seconds after you snap it in? If you do, then that is the charger "shaking hands" with the golf cart and basically saying "I sure would like to charge you up if you want". The charger would then turn on with the above example cart/charger (E-Z-Go/Powerwise) REVIEW - I said "Snap" then "Click" and finally "Charger turns on" The whole process can take up to 2 -10 seconds. A damaged charging handle or cart plug may keep repeating the "clicking" and "charger on" thing. Is the drain caused by a short or bad battery? Battery: Use safety glasses, gloves, and a taped wrench (electrical tape wrapped over boxed half of wrench) to take off the negative and positive cable of the battery bank (search youtube video for help). Let the cart set overnight to see if the cart loses the charge. If it does then it may be a hard (or junk) battery & that will also cause an automatic charger to stay on high amps (needle in red zone on charger's meter) for a long time (over an hour) during charge. [This may high amp thing may also take place when breaking in a new set of batteries but not after two hours.] Short or drain: If the batteries retained the charge with the cables unhooked over night then it may be a short (drain on the batteries). The short must be corrected or you may also have a fire hazard! If you are not sure how to trace a short then get the cart to someone who can without plugging the cart to the charger.
Should a fully automatic 36 volt golf cart charger shut off when it's fully charged?
Yes, it should shut off when the batteries are fully charged. If not it is either a very old charger or it is defective. You do not want to overcharge the batteries so use a charger that shuts off automatically.
