2012 CC Precedent Solenoid Upgrade

[teecro]

Originally Posted by floatingstatic

... I did notice my passenger front battery (I have a 4x12V config) drops faster than the other three - after about a half day unplugged and 0 usage voltage was 11.4V...

That battery is FUBAR depending on age and condition of the other batteries you may want to consider replacing them all with new. Be sure that you are using and/or purchase 12 volt Golf Cart Deep Cycle batteries and not marine deep cycle...

[floatingstatic]

Originally Posted by teecro

That battery is FUBAR depending on age and condition of the other batteries you may want to consider replacing them all with new. Be sure that you are using and/or purchase 12 volt Golf Cart Deep Cycle batteries and not marine deep cycle...

RATS! I just bought 'em 3 years ago (Trojans) the other 3 hold 12.4V consistent, so I hope I can just change 1 (?) would that alone cause this? Could the solenoid and other stuff be OK?

[teecro]

Originally Posted by floatingstatic

I see the guys at Plum Quick sell them, if my problem is in fact the solenoid I'd go to them as they are extremely helpful and generally good guys to deal with - unless someone on this thread sells them that is!

Your problem is not the solenoid it is your batteries and until you have a good set you are wasting your time & money. Always but always start at the batteries....

[teecro]

Originally Posted by floatingstatic

RATS! I just bought 'em 3 years ago (Trojans) the other 3 hold 12.4V consistent, so I hope I can just change 1 (?) would that alone cause this? Could the solenoid and other stuff be OK?

12.4 is barely 70 % state of charge; needs to be closer to 12.73 volts... 3 year old batteries would be a waste to replace just the one as it will be dug down and be no better than the rest in short order...

[floatingstatic]

Originally Posted by teecro

Your problem is not the solenoid it is your batteries and until you have a good set you are wasting your time & money. Always but always start at the batteries....

Thanks Teecro!

[floatingstatic]

Originally Posted by teecro

12.4 is barely 70 % state of charge; needs to be closer to 12.73 volts... 3 year old batteries would be a waste to replace just the one as it will be dug down and be no better than the rest in short order...

Are Trojans still the best way to go?

P.S. - sorry for totally hijacking this thread!

[teecro]

Originally Posted by floatingstatic

Are Trojans still the best way to go?

P.S. - sorry for totally hijacking this thread!

Yes sir....

[jjance]

As for what kind of solenoid to get. My advise would be to get a genuine Albright solenoid. If you look on line you will see plenty of "Albright Style" solenoids. To me this translates to cheap knockoff junk. As for which model. An Albright SW 180.