Golf Cart Batteries

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When you need a high-quality battery for your golf cart, Cart City is the name you can trust! The deep-cycle batteries of Trojan we house have unrivaled premium features and provide the best benefits to our customers. You can check out the features and benefits below:

Trojan’s SureVent™ flip-top vent cap system makes watering your battery safer, faster and easier
Trojan’s vent well offers a built-in maximum level indicator for precise watering resulting in better performance and longer life
Trojan’s embedded terminals provide higher durability

Take a Look at Some of Our Deep Cycle Golf Cart Batteries

6 volt batteries

Trojan T-105
Pacer P-105

8 volt batteries

Trojan T-875
Pacer P-875

12 volt batteries

Trojan T-1275

Battery Operation and care

Charging:

Correct charging methods extend battery life and range between charges
Charge new batteries completely before they are used the first time
Charging time will probably be at least 12 hours
New batteries need up to four hours more charging time than mature batteries
Schedule enough charging time, if possible, so the charger shuts off automatically
Age of battery, condition of the battery, state-of-discharge, the temperature of the electrolyte, AC line voltage level, and other variables affect charging time
Limit the use of new batteries between charging for the first 5-20 cycles (new batteries have less capacity than batteries which have been broken in)
New golf cart batteries should be limited to 18 holes between charges
Industrial vehicle batteries should not be discharged more than 20-30% before recharging
Whenever possible, for the longest battery life, recharge batteries as soon as they become 20% discharged (1.233 SG / 37.38 volts)
Never allow batteries to fall below 80% discharged (1.148 SG / 35.94 volts)
Deep discharging significantly reduces battery life
Batteries in storage self-discharge and should be recharged whenever the specific gravity falls below 1.240
The rate of self-discharge varies directly with temperature
Battery state-of-charge can be determined by using a hydrometer, or by connecting the charger and observing the charging rate
If the ammeter needle jumps smartly to 20-25 amps and then tapers below 14 amps within 15 minutes, the battery is fully charged.

Watering:

Correct watering techniques extend battery life
Check the electrolyte level on new batteries before putting them into service, and at least monthly for batteries in service
Water use increases as batteries age
Never allow the electrolyte level to fall below the top of the plates
If the plates are exposed, add only enough water to cover the plates before charging
Do not overfill batteries
Electrolyte expands and can overflow during charging
Water added to replace the spillage dilutes the electrolyte and reduces its specific gravity
Cells with lower specific gravity have lower charging capacity
Make sure the electrolyte covers the plates before charging and fill cells to the markers only after batteries are charged
Use only distilled water
Electric vehicle batteries may use up to 16 quarts of water during their useful lives, and non-distilled water may contain harmful minerals which will have a cumulative adverse effect on battery performance

Cleaning:

Acid-soaked dirt on the battery tops causes current leakage and reduced battery efficiency
Hose wash battery tops periodically with clean low-pressure water to keep them free of acid spillage, dirt, grass cuttings, and other debris
Make sure vent caps are secure before washing
Do not hose wash electronic controllers, switches, solenoid, and other electrical control devices. Cover them if necessary
Wash the tops with a baking soda mixture (1/2 cup per quart of water) and a stiff bristle brush if a low-pressure hose doesn’t remove the dirt
Rinse with clean water
Make sure the battery tops are clean and dry before putting them into storage

Lithium Batteries - Helpful Information

There are many varieties of lithium batteries flooding the market. Choose a reliable manufacturer and make sure you follow safety precautions.

Make sure the battery has a protection from overheating the lithium battery. If the battery does not have a BMS board (Battery Management System), it can have a chain reaction that causes too much heat and can cause damage. A BMS board keeps the battery from getting too hot. A cheap, on-line battery may not have this built in system and increases safety risks.
Since lithium batteries take up less space when replacing lead-acid batteries, make sure batteries are secured in place.
The casing of the lithium battery needs to be securely closed, not allowing exposure to water or dust which can hurt the performance of the lithium battery.
Make sure you purchase your battery from a reliable source. They should have a good reputation regarding reliability and safety.
Inexpensive batteries may not be in business long enough to honor their warranties. Walk away from any battery that has (NCA) Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum rather than LiFeP04 cells, which is a safer alternative.
You should regularly check to make sure the lithium battery is secure and that all cables are tight.
Use only chargers specifically designed for the lithium battery. The BMS board will watch proper temperature levels and prevent overcharging.
Batteries should be charged in a well ventilated area. You can also allow the battery to have good airflow by securing the seat in an upright position.
In case of an emergency, you should have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket on hand.
Because of liability, we cannot service any lithium battery that we do not carry, install or stand behind.

Hopefully, these tips will help you make the right lithium battery purchase. At Cart City, we have several reputable lithium batteries on hand.