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Old 10-17-2008, 06:47 AM   #1
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Default 48v and 36v

Would a 48v charger at 40 amps damage my batteries on a 36v application?

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Old 10-17-2008, 07:36 AM   #2
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Default Re: 48v and 36v

YES !
You cannot mix voltages! In fact, a 40 amp charger is not a Golf cart battery charger ( even if you had a 48v cart) it is a bit strong and would tend to heat up the batteries resulting in a shorter life.......
You need a 36 volt charger 25 amp max.
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Old 10-17-2008, 07:47 AM   #3
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Thank you for the answer. What I am trying to figure out is how to create a dc to dc charger. I want to use a solar panel to charge up an auxilary battery bank, and then use that battery bank to charge the golf cart. I just am trying to figure out what size voltage the auxillary battery bank should be?

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Old 10-19-2008, 07:57 PM   #4
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ok, so if a club comes stock at 48 volts, could i use a club car charger on a converted 48v ezgo?
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Old 10-19-2008, 08:04 PM   #5
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Default Re: 48v and 36v

Yes to the ? can it work! Now to answer it in long form.
The charger may not work because some of them have to be told by the cart to cut on/off by the OBC in the C/C cart though.
You need to know which charger you are uying.
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Old 10-19-2008, 08:04 PM   #6
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No, late model 48v club cars have an OBC(computer) that controls the charger, tells charger when to cut off. There are plenty of after market 48v chargers available.
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Old 10-19-2008, 08:45 PM   #7
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ok, well if i buy a 48 volt charger....what amp range should i look for? im running trojans..dont remember the numbers on them though
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Old 10-19-2008, 11:47 PM   #8
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I would get at least a 15 amp. 20 would be the best I would think.
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Old 10-20-2008, 07:14 AM   #9
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I like a Lester 09695. 25 amps max . Self timer with 3 cycles & Auto shutoff.
It is the charger on the right......
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Old 10-20-2008, 02:38 PM   #10
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scottyb, can I borrow your tractor that's in the background? :)
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