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    i found this review very helpful
    BATTERIES

    Battery Break-in Procedures
    Brand new batteries are approximately 70 to 75% charged so once they are installed (correctly) the 1st 10 to 12
    complete charge/discharge cycles are as follows:

    1.
    Plug charger in and leave it alone until charger shuts off by itself then drive cart to about 50% battery life
    and plug back in and repeat charge cycle.
    2.
    Very important you leave it charge until it’s completely done! This is what you want to do 10 to 12 times
    ......by the 12th time you’ll notice a difference in power/speed and runtime.
    3.
    That’s the break in period pretty simple wouldn’t you say..........while doing this keep an eye on water level
    as I have seen it take 16 hours or better the 1st few times as they break in you’ll notice charge time gets less
    also.
    4.
    After that the 2nd most important thing is maintaining the batteries........very critical you get into a routine
    of spending a whole 20 minutes a few times a month to keep things in good/clean and tight condition to get
    a lot more time out of your batteries.
    .
    Charging for Everyday use
    All Modern Golf carts have automatic chargers that will shut off when the batteries are charged and will come
    back on if the batteries drop to a low charge.

    All Golf Cart batteries are Deep Cycle lead acid batteries. All Lead Acid batteries WILL discharge on their own
    over time.

    It is important to keep your batteries charged. A golf cart that has seen extended use (batteries used to half
    charge) and then left to sit for weeks or months with out re-charging can permanently damager your batteries
    as lead acid batteries will self discharge. Lead Acid batteries discharge even faster in cold weather during the
    winter months so it’s important to keep your cart on the charger during the winter.

    USE the rule that I like call “P and P” When Parked keep it Plugged-In. Do not leave your cart off of the charger
    for long periods. For example if you cart is fully charged, and you drive to Target and back, plug it right back in
    when you get home. Keep in mind the more discharged your batteries are, the longer they will take to charge.
    Do not be surprised if they are charging for several hours (up to 16hrs). All charges should automatically shut
    off, if it does not then there is a problem that needs to be serviced.

    FACT CHECK! – Some people believe you should not charge your batteries all the time, this is WRONG. The
    information below is taken directly from Club Car and EZ-GO Publications..


    o
    “As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging
    and undercharging will normally be prevented….”**
    o
    “Batteries should be put on a charger even if they have been used for only a short period (9 holes of golf
    or 10 Minutes). The charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the
    charger does seem to operate properly, of if the batteries seem week, seek a service professional. “**
    ** = taken from Club Car publications #102252002 and #101770101

    o
    BATTERY CHARGING
    The Battery Charger is designed to fully charge the battery set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled,
    some automatic battery chargers contain an electronic module that may not activate and the battery
    charger will not function. Automatic chargers will determine the correct duration of the charge of the
    battery set and will shut off when the battery set is fully charged. ***

    *** = taken from EZ-Go publication #28645-G01-GB

    .
    STOP!!! – Deep Discharge
    Never discharge a cart’s batteries to the point that the vehicle will no longer run. This will shorten the life cycle
    of the batteries considerably, and may permanently damage the batteries. It is possible that the batteries will
    not accept a recharge if they are completely discharged. The deep the discharge, the harder it is on the
    batteries. ****

    **** = taken from Club Car publications #102252002 and #101770101

    .
    Finally – Water them…….
    Batteries need to maintain their water level to continue to operate at their optimum performance, running
    batteries low on water can shorten their life and permanently damage them.

    o
    Check the water level at a minimum of every other month!
    o
    Always keep the water at ¼” to ½” above the lead metal plates.
    o
    ONLY use distilled water. Never use Tap water, it has chemicals that can hurt the batteries.
    o
    Batteries excessively low on water can over heat during a charging cycle and start a fire!
    o
    Batteries produce a gas (hydrogen) when charging, some gurgling or bubbling is normal.
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  • #2
    i also found this on the Internet
    Golf Cart Battery Comparison

    6-Volt Batteries
    Trojan batteries specifications
    T-105, 447 Min @25Amps, 115 Min @75Amps, 225Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs
    T-125, 488 Min @25Amps, 132 Min @75Amps, 240Ah @20Amps, 66 Lbs
    T-145, 530 Min @25Amps, 145 Min @75Amps, 260AH @20Amps, 72 Lbs
    Exide
    E3600, 390 Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 186Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs
    GC-5, 480 Min @25Amps, 135 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 226Ah @20Amps, 65 Lbs
    GC2-H, 525 Min @25Amps, 155 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 245Ah @20Amps, 68 Lbs
    NAPA 8144 (mfg. by Exide - equivilalent to Exide 3600)
    390 Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps, 186Ah @20 Amps, 62 Lbs
    NAPA 8146 (mfg. by Exide - equivilalent to Exide GC-5)
    480 Min @25Amps, 135 Min @75Amps, 226Ah @20 Amps, 65 Lbs
    StowAway (Mfg. by Exide for Sams Clubs - equivilalent to Exide E3600)
    390Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps, 186Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs
    US Battery
    US-1800, 392 Min @25Amps, 107 Min @75Amps, 208Ah @20Amps, 56 Lbs
    US-2000, 445 Min @25Amps, 114 Min @75Amps, 216Ah @20Amps, 59 Lbs
    US-2200, 474 Min @25Amps, 122 Min @75Amps, 232Ah @20Amps, 63 Lbs
    US-125, 517 Min @25Amps, 140 Min @75Amps, 242Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs
    US-145, 562 Min @25Amps, 154 Min @75Amps, 251Ah @20Amps, 70 Lbs
    Deka Batteries
    GC10, (? Min @25Amps), 100 Min @75Amps, 190Ah @20Amps, 59 Lbs
    GC15, (? Min @25Amps), 115 Min @75Amps, 215Ah @20Amps, 63 Lbs
    GC25, 488 Min @25Amps, 132 Min @75Amps, 235Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs

    8-volt batteries
    Trojan
    T-860, (? Min @25A), 90 Min @56A, 150Ah @20Amps, 56 lbs
    T-875, 295 Min @25A, 117 Min @56A, 170Ah @20Amps, 63 lbs
    T-890, 340 Min @25A, 132 Min @56A, 190Ah @20Amps, 69 lbs
    Exide E-4800 290 Min @25A, 110 Min @56A to 7.0 volts, 63 Lbs.
    NAPA 8148 (Mfg. by Exide, similar to Exide E-4800)
    290 Min @25A, 110 Min @56A, 63 Lbs.
    US Battery
    US-8VGC, 337 Min @25Amps, 128 Min @56A, 170Ah @20A, 64.5 Lbs.
    US-8VGCHC, 345 Min @25Amps, 136 Min @56Amps, 183Ah @20Amps, 69 Lbs
    Deka GC8V 318 Min@25Amps, 121 Min @56Amps, 165Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs
    Sizes
    Trojan T-105 & T-125, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8
    Trojan T-145, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-11 5/8
    Trojan T-875, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8
    Trojan T-890, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8
    Exide (all of the above listed Exide batteries)
    L-10 3/8 W-7 3/16 H-11 11/32
    US Battery (all 6-volt) L-10 1/4, W-7 1/8, H-11 1/8
    US Battery (all 8-volt) L-10 1/4 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/4
    Deka GC15, L-10 1/4, W-7 1/8, H-11 3/8
    Deka GC25, L-10 1/4 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/4
    Deka GC8V, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/8
    Updated by dwon5; January 19, 2012, 09:21 AM.
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      The following data may be helpful in comparing batteries among different manufacturers. Please keep in mind that only deep cycle batteries specifically designed for golf carts should be utilized in our carts. In fact, deep cycle "marine" type batteries will usually not work satisfactorily. And most certainly, automotive "starting" batteries should never be used in a golf cart. Using an incorrect battery will most likely result in short run times and early battery failure.

      More data may be added as it's collected.


      6-Volt Batteries


      Trojan batteries specifications:

      T-105, 447 Min @25Amps, 115 Min @75Amps, 225Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs;
      T-125, 488 Min @25Amps, 132 Min @75Amps, 240Ah @20Amps, 66 Lbs;
      T-145, 530 Min @25Amps, 145 Min @75Amps, 260AH @20Amps, 72 Lbs


      Exide:

      E3600, 390 Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 186Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs;
      GC-5, 480 Min @25Amps, 135 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 226Ah @20Amps, 65 Lbs;
      GC2-H, 525 Min @25Amps, 155 Min @75Amps to 5.25 volts, 245Ah @20Amps, 68 Lbs;


      NAPA 8144 (mfg. by Exide - equivilalent to Exide 3600)
      390 Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps, 186Ah @20 Amps, 62 Lbs

      NAPA 8146 (mfg. by Exide - equivilalent to Exide GC-5)
      480 Min @25Amps, 135 Min @75Amps, 226Ah @20 Amps, 65 Lbs


      StowAway STGC2 (Mfg. by Exide for Sams Clubs - equivilalent to Exide E3600)
      390Min @25Amps, 110 Min @75Amps, 186Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs


      US Battery:

      US-1800, 392 Min @25Amps, 107 Min @75Amps, 208Ah @20Amps, 56 Lbs;
      US-2000, 445 Min @25Amps, 114 Min @75Amps, 216Ah @20Amps, 59 Lbs;
      US-2200, 474 Min @25Amps, 122 Min @75Amps, 232Ah @20Amps, 63 Lbs;
      US-125, 517 Min @25Amps, 140 Min @75Amps, 242Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs;
      US-145, 562 Min @25Amps, 154 Min @75Amps, 251Ah @20Amps, 70 Lbs;


      Deka Batteries:

      GC10, (? Min @25Amps), 100 Min @75Amps, 190Ah @20Amps, 59 Lbs
      GC15, (? Min @25Amps), 115 Min @75Amps, 215Ah @20Amps, 63 Lbs
      GC25, 488 Min @25Amps, 132 Min @75Amps, 235Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs


      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      8-volt batteries


      Trojan:

      T-860, (? Min @25A), 90 Min @56A, 150Ah @20Amps, 56 lbs
      T-875, 295 Min @25A, 117 Min @56A, 170Ah @20Amps, 63 lbs
      T-890, 340 Min @25A, 132 Min @56A, 190Ah @20Amps, 69 lbs


      Exide E-4800, 290 Min @25A, 110 Min @56A to 7.0 volts, 63 Lbs.


      NAPA 8148 (Mfg. by Exide, similar to Exide E-4800)
      290 Min @25A, 110 Min @56A, 63 Lbs.


      US Battery:

      US-8VGC, 337 Min @25Amps, 128 Min @56A, 170Ah @20A, 64.5 Lbs.
      US-8VGCHC, 345 Min @25Amps, 136 Min @56Amps, 183Ah @20Amps, 69 Lbs


      Deka GC8V, 318 Min@25Amps, 121 Min @56Amps, 165Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs


      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      Sizes:

      Trojan T-105 & T-125, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8
      Trojan T-145, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-11 5/8
      Trojan T-875, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8
      Trojan T-890, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8

      Exide (all of the above listed Exide batteries)
      L-10 3/8 W-7 3/16 H-11 11/32


      US Battery (all 6-volt) L-10 1/4, W-7 1/8, H-11 1/8
      US Battery (all 8-volt) L-10 1/4 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/4


      Deka GC15, L-10 1/4, W-7 1/8, H-11 3/8
      Deka GC25, L-10 1/4 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/4
      Deka GC8V, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/8


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      Misc. Info

      Voltage on a fully charged battery in good condition will read 2.12 to 2.15 volts per cell (about 12.75 volts for a 12 volt battery, or 6.40 for a 6 volt)


      Specific Gravity Readings to determine State of Charge:

      12.75 & Above = 100% Charged
      12.60 to 12.74 = 85 to 100% Charged
      12.40 to 12.59 = 75 to 85% Charged
      12.20 to 12.39 = 50 to 75% Charged
      12.00 to 12.19 = 25 to 50% Charged
      12.00 & Below = Fully Discharged


      In both voltage and specific gravity readings, consistency among cells and among batteries is important.

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