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Old 04-03-2019, 10:24 AM   #1
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batteries discharge when not in use. Batteries are fairly new. I have checked cables.
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batteries discharge when not in use. Batteries are fairly new. I have checked cables.
Lead-acid batteries self-discharge, about 1% per day or so.

Also, the controllers in some carts are on all the time, unless the Run/Tow switch is in Tow.

Plus, so cart have voltage reducers for 12V accessories that stay on all the time.

So the question is: How much do the batteries discharge over what period of time?
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Old 04-03-2019, 11:11 AM   #3
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Also define "fairly new", how often do you charge, and how often do you check electrolyte?

How do you measure voltage, handheld, onboard voltage meter, or bar chart?
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Old 04-05-2019, 01:24 PM   #4
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Battery age is about two years. Use cart every day for golf. Charge every day. electrolyte - monthly. Hand held voltage meter.
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Batteries acquire a "surface charge" while charging, so the voltage measured immediately after the charger shuts off will be significantly higher than what it is a few hours later.

A 36V pack will measure about 45V or higher at charger shut off and about 38.2V about 12 hours later.
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