Last golf cart question I promise
If I do not run it for say 3-4 months, but leave the factory charger hooked up will that be OK? I know the batteries will have water... When you first pull the charger in the needle jumps to 15, b...
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mchero wrote:MNGeeks61 wrote:
I usually charge them before winter and check SG/water. Fully charged batteries should winter through some very cold temps. I have a 2008 EZ-Go but I've never left the factory charger on very long. No idea if they will re-detect voltage etc and re-start the charge cycle.
worth a look here -
Trojan batteries claim -92f before freezing
Had 4 Sam's Club Golf Cart batteries, lasted 12 winters in New Hampshire w/o a charger! Just made SURE they where all juiced up & disconnected them. No problems, purchased in 2005 & still holding a charge!
I know JAXFL already knows what he'll be doing but just some trivia for those cold weather cart/RV'er types that read this stuff.
Turns out that if you add water you need to charge the battery a few times to fully mix the acid to get that -92f benefit. The acid is heavier then the distilled water and that distilled water can freeze and crack the case if it isn't fully mixed.
My cart has an IQ system that will turn off the charger when fully charged and will turn it on every 15 days for a top off charge cycle if left plugged in. Not too many do that though.
Even with that option I'm not going to leave it plugged in. I don't feel comfortable leaving for extended time and hoping nothing goes wrong with the charger when it dips way down in the temps.
