6v battery lifespan?
What is the average lifespan of 6v batteries? What would shorten the typical lifespan? Is there a big difference in longevity between the different types of 6v batteries? Thanks
Forum Discussion
24 Replies
wwest wrote:
If we're speaking of two 6 volt batteries in series then care must be taken regarding recharging those with the chassis/alternator system. The chassis VR regulates VOLTAGE ONLY, it will dump the full alternator current rating, 100+ amps, into a discharged 6 volt deep cycle battery set, boiling the electrolyte away quickly.
Does this damage them or just cause a need for more maintaining??- Keeping them charged above 12.0dcv should maximize the number of life discharge cycles.
Each battery has X number of life cycles.
Maintenance and usage will determine the rest.
Store them fully charged.
The size of the golf cart battery may also determine life. - If we're speaking of two 6 volt batteries in series then care must be taken regarding recharging those with the chassis/alternator system. The chassis VR regulates VOLTAGE ONLY, it will dump the full alternator current rating, 100+ amps, into a discharged 6 volt deep cycle battery set, boiling the electrolyte away quickly.
- I have seen the house batteries last as little as 2 yrs. and have heard people claim they have gotten upwards of 9 or 10 yrs. I think it has to do with how well you maintain them during times of no usage. And just my personal opinion, I think some of the higher end batteries do last longer with proper care.
