Golf Cart Batteries
Batteries for a golf cart are different from and serve a different purpose than a car battery. The batteries for your electric golf cart must provide all of the energy that is needed to move the cart. So as they are used the batteries discharge or in other words their capacity is reduced - therefore you must recharge them after every use.
Deep Cycle BatteryA golf cart battery is called a deep cycle battery. A deep cycle battery can be deeply discharged and charged many times during its service life.They also provide a steady current over a long period of time, instead of brief bursts of high current over a short time period like a car battery. They have much thicker plates than automotive batteries.Unlike a car that only needs one battery, a golf car requires battery packs. They come in 6 volt or 8 volt batteries. Combine the total voltage from each battery to make up the total golf cart voltage. As an example, a 36-volt golf cart would have six 6-volt batteries. A 48-volt golf cart would have either eight 6-volt batteries or six 8-volt batteries. The higher the voltage the greater the power and the longer the service time. How long will your golf car batteries last? It depends on how it is used, how well it is maintained and charged, temperature, and other factors. They typically are good for 2-7 years. Golf car battery terms are usually in reference to the size of battery (commonly called GC-2, or T-105), not the type or construction. The quality and construction of a these batteries can vary considerably - ranging from cheap off brands with thin plates to the true deep cycle brands, such as Crown, Deka, Trojan, etc. This may be one of those cases where you get what you pay for. Battery VoltagePlate thickness of the Positive plate is a major consideration when purchasing your golf car battery. This is due to what is called "positive grid corrosion". One of the major causes of battery failure is due to the positive (+) plate getting eaten away gradually over time, so that eventually nothing is left - the corroded material just falls to the bottom. What this means for you is that thicker plates means a longer battery life.The typical golf car battery will have plates that are around .07 to .11" thick. Here is a comparison chart: Concorde AGM's are .115" Rolls-Surrette L-16 type (CH460) is .150" US Battery and Trojan L-16 types are .090" Crown L-16HC size has .22" thick plates. While plate thickness is not the only factor in how many deep cycles a battery can take before it dies, it is the most important one. Trojan Golf Car BatteriesMany golf courses use the Trojan batteries in their fleet. They have been around since 1952. They offer a durable and reliable battery. This battery company offers technical support provided by full-time engineers.Trojan offers golf car batteries as sealed absorbent glass mat (AGM) and GEL batteries along with the deep cycle wet batteries. The AGM and GEL batteries are maintenance free. To find out more about these batteries and how to get a free battery maintenance and User's Guide click here: Trojan Golf Cart Batteries Exide Golf Car BatteryWe have Exide batteries in our golf cart. One of the features I like is that it offers quick-release 3-gang vents which allow you to check water for all three cells at the same time.Exide offers deep cycle 6 volt and 8 volt batteries. 6 Volt Golf Car BatteriesMy 1987 Club Car golfcart uses 6V golf cart batteries. It has a battery pack of 6. This means that the combined voltage from each of the 6 batteries makes up the total golf cart voltage. This gives me a total golf cart voltage of 36. To learn more click here: 6 Volt Golf Cart Batteries8 Volt Golf Cart BatteriesElectric Golf Carts are powered by six lead-acid batteries that sit mounted on a metal rack under the seat. They are either 6 volt or 8 volt batteries. It is important to check your golf cart manual to see which size battery is recommended.The most common manufacturers of 8 volt golf cart batteries are Exide, Trojan and Interstate. To learn what Club and EZ Go have to say about 8 volt batteries click here: Used Golf Cart BatteriesAre you thinking about replacing your golf cart battery set with used golf cart batteries? Ideally, when it comes time to replace your batteries, the entire set should be replaced with new batteries. But if you are thinking about used ones, it is possible - but there are some things you want to know before you decide to do this. Click here to learn more: Used Golf Cart BatteriesGolf Cart Battery WiringGolf cart service manuals contain diagrams for your golf cart battery wiring. Click on the link for golf cart repair manuals. Select the repair manual based on the name of your manufacturer. Golf Cart Repair ManualsGolf Cart Battery ChargerSelecting the type of golf cart charger is based on the total number of volts your battery pack has. A 36V golf cart requires a 36 volt charger, and a 48V golf cart requires a 48 volt charger.The voltage from the charger needs to match with the voltage of the batteries. If you are purchasing a golf cart - usually a golf cart charger comes with the package. But if it doesn't there are a few things you should know about chargers before you purchase one. Click here: Golf Cart Battery Charger Charging Deep Cycle BatteriesCharging deep cycle batteries correctly can improve the longevity and lifespan of your investment. Learn the best ways to charge your electric golf cart and what not to do as well. Charging Deep Cycle BatteriesGo from Golf Cart Batteries to Golf Carts Etc. Home
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