2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion

wayneh · 07-08-2013, 03:19 PM

New to me 2000 DS 48 Series.
It has no batteries or cables. I am getting new batteries, a new charger, and cables.

Should I go ahead and get heavier gauge cables? I may want to upgrade the controller and the motor later on, is there a disadvantage to getting the bigger cables now? What gauge should I get? 4ga?

Any other suggestions what I should do at this stage of my project would be greatly appreciated.

CartTrader · 07-08-2013, 03:23 PM

Absolutely get heavier cables to start with. The extra cost is minimal at this point. Even with no upgrade, heavier cables are better for you and your cart.

CartTrader

shempferd · 07-08-2013, 03:25 PM

Walmart has #4 cables in their battery department. Obviously not expensive.

CartTrader · 07-08-2013, 03:26 PM

Oh and unless you are going to do an extreme upgrade 4 gauge would be fine!!

CartTrader

anix · 07-08-2013, 03:29 PM

What cartrader said..... But if you are not sure what you are going to do. Personally I would go with #2, that way you should be covered up to a 600 or 700A controller. Who knows you may want to pull stumps with it. If you do go #2 the only obstacle I know is you may have to get a little creative passing through the OBC.

Wish I had a 4 speed lol

CartTrader · 07-08-2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shempferd

Walmart has #4 cables in their battery department. Obviously not expensive.

Those cables are NO GOOD for golf cart use!! Need better cable wires like those from welders!! Make your own or get them from sponsors on here. 4 gauge welding cable can be purchased on Ebay if you decide to make your own. There are some premade sets there too.

CartTrader

wayneh · 07-08-2013, 09:58 PM

Thanks everyone! I dont see going too extreme so I will start with 4ga all around.

buckmanmike · 07-09-2013, 01:21 AM

As CT said don't use Walmart cables. Go online and get 4ga welding cable. And good cable ends too.

shempferd · 07-09-2013, 02:30 PM

Will someone tell me what is wrong with walmart wire. Facts please, not opinion.
Thanks.
I believe oe is #6. Not sure.

sunoco · 07-09-2013, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shempferd

Will someone tell me what is wrong with walmart wire. Facts please, not opinion.
Thanks.
I believe oe is #6. Not sure.

They are made for a 12v automotive application, not a golf cart.

Pretty sure its all about strand count and jacket.

07-08-2013, 03:19 PM	#1
wayneh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida West Coast Posts: 20	2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion New to me 2000 DS 48 Series. It has no batteries or cables. I am getting new batteries, a new charger, and cables. Should I go ahead and get heavier gauge cables? I may want to upgrade the controller and the motor later on, is there a disadvantage to getting the bigger cables now? What gauge should I get? 4ga? Any other suggestions what I should do at this stage of my project would be greatly appreciated.

07-08-2013, 03:25 PM	#3
shempferd Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 86	Re: 2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion Walmart has #4 cables in their battery department. Obviously not expensive.
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07-08-2013, 03:29 PM	#5
anix Getting Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 148	Re: 2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion What cartrader said..... But if you are not sure what you are going to do. Personally I would go with #2, that way you should be covered up to a 600 or 700A controller. Who knows you may want to pull stumps with it. If you do go #2 the only obstacle I know is you may have to get a little creative passing through the OBC. Wish I had a 4 speed lol
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07-08-2013, 09:58 PM	#7
wayneh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida West Coast Posts: 20	Re: 2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion Thanks everyone! I dont see going too extreme so I will start with 4ga all around.

07-09-2013, 01:21 AM	#8
buckmanmike Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Snellville, Ga. Posts: 1,304	Re: 2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion As CT said don't use Walmart cables. Go online and get 4ga welding cable. And good cable ends too.

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07-08-2013, 03:23 PM	#2
CartTrader Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio-In Summer, Central Florida-In winter Posts: 889	Re: 2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion Absolutely get heavier cables to start with. The extra cost is minimal at this point. Even with no upgrade, heavier cables are better for you and your cart. CartTrader

07-08-2013, 03:26 PM	#4
CartTrader Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio-In Summer, Central Florida-In winter Posts: 889	Re: 2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion Oh and unless you are going to do an extreme upgrade 4 gauge would be fine!! CartTrader

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shempferd Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 86	Re: 2000 DC 48 Series- getting batteries and cables need suggestion Will someone tell me what is wrong with walmart wire. Facts please, not opinion. Thanks. I believe oe is #6. Not sure.
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