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me2
Explorer
Aug 04, 2018

How do I coax more life from my golf cart batteries ?

Hi people. The GC batteries in my trailer are getting weak. I pulled them out for servicing. I have several chargers including a big 200A truck charger, Epson salt, battery acid, a CCA type ba...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Aug 04, 2018
Float voltage may slow the process down, but batteries need to be equalized approximately every 30 days.

Low, low amperage charging at high voltage may help with sulfate removal. 168 hours or more.

me2 wrote:
One saving grace is that they been connected to 350 watts of solar panels for most of their life. My solar charge controller does "float" charging, which I think helps ward off sulfate development somewhat.

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