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    adding volt meter can i tap this off the key switch or should it run right off the batteries?

  • #2
    Hi rredwine, long time no see! Hook it to the same terminals on the battery that the charger plug goes to. Is it digital or analog?
    Regards

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    • #3
      analog

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      • #4
        will it drain on the batteries when parked

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        • #5
          Posted earlier by rredwine
          will it drain on the batteries when parked
          Yes, VERY small increments. The digitals have a 3rd prong that can be wired through the key switch to shut off when the key is in the 'off' position.
          Regards

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          • #6
            I have a Yama g9 that I bought used,Ive lost about all the power after useing it about a year,the prevous owner said the batteries are probally 5 years old now and they should be still good.Ive charged them and they read 36 volts,should I replace the batteries or is there something else I should do before spending that amount of cash???And Thanks in advace this looks like a cool site by reading the other threads,Looks really helpfull.1siebold

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            • #7
              Posted earlier by 1siebold
              I have a Yama g9 that I bought used,Ive lost about all the power after useing it about a year,the prevous owner said the batteries are probally 5 years old now and they should be still good.Ive charged them and they read 36 volts,should I replace the batteries or is there something else I should do before spending that amount of cash???And Thanks in advace this looks like a cool site by reading the other threads,Looks really helpfull.1siebold
              Hi and welcome here. By lost all power, do you mean that it does not hold a charge for long, or that it does absolutely nothing when you press the gas? If it is not holding the charge and you estimate that the batteries are around 5 years old then yes replace them. A normal lifespan for good Trojan batteries is about 3-4 years.
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              • #8
                I relaced the batteries and Im up and running,Now im thinking of replacing all the cables,and probally going to go with a heaver gage wire.Do you think this will help any? and also I have noticed the 36vlt charger dosnt have a timer on it and it runs constantly.Think I need to put a wall timer on it and set it to what? 8 hrs? Thanks for the help!

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                • #9
                  Well usually the chargers will go off automatically when they reach a voltage. But if for some reason yours does not, for a 36v cart turn it off when the pack reaches around 50 volts, or 8.2 volts per battery.
                  Regards

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                  • #10
                    Larger cables will give you a better reaction time, but if the current cables are all dirty and stuff then you may notice a slightly larger improvement.
                    Regards

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